US Bridges

Lrd W Cold Spring over Wildcat Creek Br

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W S 118th ST · Structure no. B40110800000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Cold Spring over Wildcat Creek Br is a concrete culvert carrying Lrd W Cold Spring over Wildcat Creek Br in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6 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 99 vehicles a day. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Cold Spring
CrossesWildcat Creek Br
Location0.1M W S 118th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.96634, -88.05989
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2022)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W Cold Spring over Wildcat Creek Br built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Cold Spring over Wildcat Creek Br 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Lrd W Cold Spring over Wildcat Creek Br carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W Cold Spring over Wildcat Creek Br?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Cold Spring over Wildcat Creek Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.