US Bridges

Lrd Whitnall Park over Whitnall Park Creek

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. P40056500000000

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
321
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Whitnall Park over Whitnall Park Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lrd Whitnall Park over Whitnall Park Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 321 vehicles a day, projected to reach 359 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Whitnall Park
CrossesWhitnall Park Creek
Location0.1M E JCT Ush 45
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.9348, -88.0459
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic321 (2022)
Projected traffic359 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Whitnall Park over Whitnall Park Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Whitnall Park over Whitnall Park Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Whitnall Park over Whitnall Park Creek carry?

About 321 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Whitnall Park over Whitnall Park Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Whitnall Park over Whitnall Park Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.