US Bridges

Lrd Campbell DR over Butler Ditch

Poor

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.3M S JCT Cth Vv · Structure no. P67077500000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,837
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Campbell DR over Butler Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Campbell DR over Butler Ditch in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 2,837 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,120 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Campbell DR
CrossesButler Ditch
Location0.3M S JCT Cth Vv
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.11361, -88.07981
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,837 (2022)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$285,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Campbell DR over Butler Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Campbell DR over Butler Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Campbell DR over Butler Ditch carry?

About 2,837 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Campbell DR over Butler Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lrd Campbell DR over Butler Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.