US Bridges

Lrd Marcella Ave over Underwood Creek

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 1.2M N JCT Ush 18 · Structure no. P67078900000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Marcella Ave over Underwood Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Marcella Ave over Underwood Creek in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 236 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Marcella Ave
CrossesUnderwood Creek
Location1.2M N JCT Ush 18
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.05586, -88.08667
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2022)
Projected traffic236 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 Marcella Ave over Underwood Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Marcella Ave over Underwood 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Marcella Ave over Underwood Creek carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Marcella Ave over Underwood Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Lrd Marcella Ave over Underwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.