Lrd Lake Drive over Okauchee Lake
Waukesha County, Wisconsin · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Lrd Lake Drive over Okauchee Lake in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is a town or township highway agency.
- It is one of 174 of the 370 inventoried bridges in Waukesha County rated fair (47.0%); 20 (5.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 86 ft |
| Location | 0.1M N of Wisconsin Ave |
| NBI structure number | B67028700000000 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Wisconsin department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Waukesha County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ih 94 over Poplar Creek | 1961 | 133,000 | Fair |
| Ih 94 over Br Poplar Creek | 1961 | 133,000 | Fair |
| Ih 94 over Pewaukee River | 1957 | 112,000 | Fair |
| Ih 41/USH 45 over Nor-x-way Channel | 2018 | 86,800 | Good |
| Ih 94 WB over Lrd Maple Ave | 1962 | 75,000 | Good |
| Ih 94 WB over Sth 83 | 1962 | 75,000 | Fair |
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