US Bridges

Lrd Milwaukee ST over IH 90 EB

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 1.5M E JCT Ush 51 · Structure no. B13047700000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Milwaukee ST over IH 90 EB is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Milwaukee ST over IH 90 EB in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,960 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesLrd Milwaukee ST
CrossesIH 90 EB
Location1.5M E JCT Ush 51
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.09901, -89.28612
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2022)
Projected traffic6,960 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Milwaukee ST over IH 90 EB built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Milwaukee ST over IH 90 EB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Milwaukee ST over IH 90 EB carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Milwaukee ST over IH 90 EB?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Milwaukee ST over IH 90 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.