US Bridges

Lrd Lake Drive over Okauchee Lake

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N of Wisconsin Ave · Structure no. B67028700000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Lake Drive over Okauchee Lake is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Lake Drive over Okauchee Lake in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,960 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Lake Drive
CrossesOkauchee Lake
Location0.1M N of Wisconsin Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.11436, -88.44296
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic3,960 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Lake Drive over Okauchee Lake built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Lake Drive over Okauchee Lake 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Lake Drive over Okauchee Lake carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Lake Drive over Okauchee Lake?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Lake Drive over Okauchee Lake?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.