US Bridges

Lrd S 84th St/Kear over Honey Creek

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.9 MI E JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. B40089200000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S 84th St/Kear over Honey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lrd S 84th St/Kear over Honey Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,400 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd S 84th St/Kear
CrossesHoney Creek
Location0.9 MI E JCT Ush 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.02722, -88.01825
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd S 84th St/Kear over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd S 84th St/Kear over Honey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd S 84th St/Kear over Honey Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd S 84th St/Kear over Honey Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lrd S 84th St/Kear over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.