US Bridges

Lrd Oakwood Ave over Fowler Lake

Good

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Sth 16 · Structure no. B67096300000000

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Oakwood Ave over Fowler Lake is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Oakwood Ave over Fowler Lake in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 97 years old, older 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 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,600 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Oakwood Ave
CrossesFowler Lake
Location0.2M N JCT Sth 16
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.11141, -88.49226
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2042
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

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 Oakwood Ave over Fowler Lake built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Lrd Oakwood Ave over Fowler Lake 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Oakwood Ave over Fowler Lake carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Oakwood Ave over Fowler Lake?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Oakwood Ave over Fowler Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.