US Bridges

Lrd S 68th ST over Honey Creek

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Sth 24 · Structure no. P40085500000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,817
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S 68th ST over Honey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd S 68th ST over Honey Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,817 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,280 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd S 68th ST
CrossesHoney Creek
Location0.5M N JCT Sth 24
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.97821, -87.9979
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,817 (2023)
Projected traffic5,280 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd S 68th ST over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd S 68th ST over Honey 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd S 68th ST over Honey Creek carry?

About 3,817 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd S 68th ST over Honey Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns Lrd S 68th ST over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.