US Bridges

Lrd Milwaukee Ave over Oak Creek

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.5M W JCT Sth 32 · Structure no. P40073500000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Milwaukee Ave over Oak Creek is a concrete frame carrying Lrd Milwaukee Ave over Oak Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,040 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Milwaukee Ave
CrossesOak Creek
Location0.5M W JCT Sth 32
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.91081, -87.87122
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2022)
Projected traffic5,040 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Milwaukee Ave over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Milwaukee Ave 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Milwaukee Ave over Oak Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Milwaukee Ave over Oak Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Milwaukee Ave over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.