US Bridges

Lrd Watertown Plan over Underwood Creek

Good

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.6M N JCT Ush 18 · Structure no. B67036700000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Watertown Plan over Underwood Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Watertown Plan over Underwood Creek in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,000 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Watertown Plan
CrossesUnderwood Creek
Location0.6M N JCT Ush 18
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.04283, -88.07943
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2022)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$313,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Watertown Plan over Underwood Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Watertown Plan over Underwood 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Watertown Plan over Underwood Creek carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Watertown Plan over Underwood Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Watertown Plan over Underwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.