US Bridges

Lrd Puetz Road over Br Oak Creek

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT IH 94 · Structure no. P40079900000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Puetz Road over Br Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lrd Puetz Road over Br Oak Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 11,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,680 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Puetz Road
CrossesBr Oak Creek
Location0.5M E JCT IH 94
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.88681, -87.92451
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 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 traffic11,400 (2022)
Projected traffic13,680 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Puetz Road over Br Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Puetz Road over Br Oak Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Puetz Road over Br Oak Creek carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Puetz Road over Br Oak Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lrd Puetz Road over Br Oak Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.