US Bridges

Lrd Big Bend RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.3M S Cth I (lawndale) · Structure no. P67005000000000

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Big Bend RD over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Big Bend RD over Mill Creek in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 5 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 680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,585 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Big Bend RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.3M S Cth I (lawndale)
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.95526, -88.2231
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2022)
Projected traffic2,585 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Big Bend RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Big Bend RD over Mill Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Big Bend RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Big Bend RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Lrd Big Bend RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.