US Bridges

Lrd W Morgan Ave over Honey Creek

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.9M W JCT Sth 24 · Structure no. P40063800000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Morgan Ave over Honey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd W Morgan Ave over Honey Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 4,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,760 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Morgan Ave
CrossesHoney Creek
Location0.9M W JCT Sth 24
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.98108, -87.99925
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2021)
Projected traffic5,760 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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

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 Morgan Ave over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Morgan Ave 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 W Morgan Ave over Honey Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd W Morgan Ave over Honey Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lrd W Morgan Ave over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.