US Bridges

Lrd W Villard Ave over Lincoln Creek

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.7M E JCT Sth 181 · Structure no. P40089500000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,364
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Villard Ave over Lincoln Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd W Villard Ave over Lincoln Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 9,364 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,247 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd W Villard Ave
CrossesLincoln Creek
Location0.7M E JCT Sth 181
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.11211, -87.99052
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,364 (2023)
Projected traffic13,247 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W Villard Ave over Lincoln Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Villard Ave over Lincoln 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 W Villard Ave over Lincoln Creek carry?

About 9,364 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd W Villard Ave over Lincoln Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Lrd W Villard Ave over Lincoln Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.