US Bridges

Lrd Cth Y (barker over Poplar Creek

Good

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.2 M N JCT Sth 59 · Structure no. B67025800000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Cth Y (barker over Poplar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Cth Y (barker over Poplar Creek in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 13,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,720 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Cth Y (barker
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location0.2 M N JCT Sth 59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.01921, -88.16661
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,100 (2022)
Projected traffic15,720 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cth Y (barker over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Cth Y (barker over Poplar 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Cth Y (barker over Poplar Creek carry?

About 13,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Cth Y (barker over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Lrd Cth Y (barker over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.