US Bridges

Lrd W 2nd ST over Oconomowoc River

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.8M W JCT Summit Ave · Structure no. P67072200000000

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,664
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W 2nd ST over Oconomowoc River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lrd W 2nd ST over Oconomowoc River in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 4,664 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,130 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W 2nd ST
CrossesOconomowoc River
Location0.8M W JCT Summit Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.11086, -88.5165
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,664 (2022)
Projected traffic5,130 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$302,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W 2nd ST over Oconomowoc River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W 2nd ST over Oconomowoc River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W 2nd ST over Oconomowoc River carry?

About 4,664 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W 2nd ST over Oconomowoc River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W 2nd ST over Oconomowoc River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.