US Bridges

Lrd E Wisconsin Av over Oconomowoc River

PoorClosed to traffic

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 1.6 MI E JCT Sth 67 · Structure no. B67057900000000

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,015
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd E Wisconsin Av over Oconomowoc River is a concrete tee beam carrying Lrd E Wisconsin Av over Oconomowoc River in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,015 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,116 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd E Wisconsin Av
CrossesOconomowoc River
Location1.6 MI E JCT Sth 67
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.10674, -88.47037
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,015 (2022)
Projected traffic1,116 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$348,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd E Wisconsin Av over Oconomowoc River built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd E Wisconsin Av over Oconomowoc River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd E Wisconsin Av over Oconomowoc River carry?

About 1,015 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd E Wisconsin Av over Oconomowoc River?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd E Wisconsin Av over Oconomowoc River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.