US Bridges

Lrd W Oakwood RD over Root River

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.7M E JCT Cth U · Structure no. P40072000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
70 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Oakwood RD over Root River is a steel culvert carrying Lrd W Oakwood RD over Root River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,440 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd W Oakwood RD
CrossesRoot River
Location0.7M E JCT Cth U
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.85807, -87.99781
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 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 traffic1,200 (2021)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Oakwood RD over Root River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Oakwood RD over Root River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W Oakwood RD over Root River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd W Oakwood RD over Root River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lrd W Oakwood RD over Root River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.