US Bridges

Lrd Oak Creek Park over Oak Creek

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.5M S JCT Sth 32 · Structure no. P40074000000000

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,762
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Oak Creek Park over Oak Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lrd Oak Creek Park over Oak Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 6 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 1,762 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,938 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Oak Creek Park
CrossesOak Creek
Location0.5M S JCT Sth 32
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.91227, -87.85216
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,762 (2022)
Projected traffic1,938 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 Oak Creek Park over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Oak Creek Park 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 June 2024.

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

About 1,762 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Oak Creek Park over Oak Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Oak Creek Park over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.