US Bridges

Lrd Wildwood DR over Oak Creek

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Drexel Ave · Structure no. P40055500000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,175
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Wildwood DR over Oak Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Wildwood DR over Oak Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 1,175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,292 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Wildwood DR
CrossesOak Creek
Location0.1M S JCT Drexel Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.89948, -87.92546
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,175 (2022)
Projected traffic1,292 by 2043
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 Wildwood DR over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Wildwood DR over Oak 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Wildwood DR over Oak Creek carry?

About 1,175 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Wildwood DR over Oak Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Wildwood DR over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.