US Bridges

Lrd W Wisconsin Av over Honey Creek

Poor

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Sth 181 · Structure no. P40077600000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Wisconsin Av over Honey Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Wisconsin Av over Honey Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,583 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd W Wisconsin Av
CrossesHoney Creek
Location0.1M E JCT Sth 181
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.03874, -88.01244
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2022)
Projected traffic9,583 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$291,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W Wisconsin Av over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Wisconsin Av over Honey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W Wisconsin Av over Honey Creek carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W Wisconsin Av over Honey Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Wisconsin Av over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.