US Bridges

Lrd Cardinal Lane over Bark River

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E JCT Sth 83 · Structure no. P67079000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Cardinal Lane over Bark River is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Cardinal Lane over Bark River in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 2,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,640 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Cardinal Lane
CrossesBark River
Location0.8M E JCT Sth 83
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.09609, -88.34695
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2024)
Projected traffic2,640 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Cardinal Lane over Bark River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Cardinal Lane over Bark 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 Cardinal Lane over Bark River carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Cardinal Lane over Bark River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Lrd Cardinal Lane over Bark River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.