US Bridges

Lrd Columbia Road over Cedar Creek

Fair

Ozaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E of Washington Ave · Structure no. B45000100000000

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Columbia Road over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Columbia Road over Cedar Creek in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 76 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,221 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Columbia Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.1M E of Washington Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOzaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.29707, -87.98622
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2022)
Projected traffic7,221 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Columbia Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Lrd Columbia Road over Cedar 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Columbia Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Columbia Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Columbia Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.