Lrd S 6th ST over Oak Creek
PoorMilwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Drexel Ave · Structure no. P40055600000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,310
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd S 6th ST over Oak Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd S 6th ST over Oak Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,541 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd S 6th ST over Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lrd S 6th ST over Oak Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Lrd S 6th ST over Oak Creek carry?
About 2,310 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lrd S 6th ST over Oak Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Lrd S 6th ST over Oak Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.