US Bridges

Lrd Portland Ave over Honey Creek

Poor

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Sth 181 · Structure no. P40077700000000

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Portland Ave over Honey Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lrd Portland Ave over Honey Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 4,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,170 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Portland Ave
CrossesHoney Creek
Location0.1M E JCT Sth 181
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.04285, -88.01009
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2022)
Projected traffic5,170 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$320,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Portland Ave over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Portland Ave 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 Portland Ave over Honey Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Portland Ave over Honey Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Portland Ave over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.