US Bridges

Lrd W Waterford Av over Wildcat Creek

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.2M NW JCT Cth "t" · Structure no. P40090100000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
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 Waterford Av over Wildcat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lrd W Waterford Av 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 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 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).

CarriesLrd W Waterford Av
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location0.2M NW JCT Cth "t"
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.97045, -88.06459
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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
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 Waterford Av over Wildcat Creek built?

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

What condition is Lrd W Waterford Av over Wildcat 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd W Waterford Av over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W Waterford Av 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 Waterford Av over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.