US Bridges

Lrd Pierre Lane over Sauk Creek

Fair

Ozaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Sth 32 · Structure no. P45070700000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Pierre Lane over Sauk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Pierre Lane over Sauk Creek in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 59 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 2,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,880 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Pierre Lane
CrossesSauk Creek
Location0.4M N JCT Sth 32
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.39299, -87.88087
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$462,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Pierre Lane over Sauk Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Lrd Pierre Lane over Sauk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Pierre Lane over Sauk Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Pierre Lane over Sauk Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Pierre Lane over Sauk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.