US Bridges

Lrd W Plainfield a over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1MI NW JCT Cth "t" · Structure no. P40090000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Plainfield a over Wildcat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lrd W Plainfield a over Wildcat Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 107 vehicles a day, projected to reach 117 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Plainfield a
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location0.1MI NW JCT Cth "t"
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.96949, -88.06182
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2022)
Projected traffic117 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 W Plainfield a over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Plainfield a over Wildcat 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd W Plainfield a over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W Plainfield a over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Lrd W Plainfield a over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.