US Bridges

Lrd Cottonwood Ave over Bark River

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 1.0M N JCT Cth Ke · Structure no. B67023600000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Cottonwood Ave over Bark River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Cottonwood Ave over Bark River in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,960 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Cottonwood Ave
CrossesBark River
Location1.0M N JCT Cth Ke
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.09485, -88.34807
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2024)
Projected traffic3,960 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cottonwood Ave over Bark River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Cottonwood Ave over Bark River 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 Cottonwood Ave over Bark River carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Cottonwood Ave over Bark River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Cottonwood Ave over Bark River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.