US Bridges

Lrd Cherry ST over Cp Railroad

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.8M W JCT Sth 57 · Structure no. B40000500000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
592
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Cherry ST over Cp Railroad is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Cherry ST over Cp Railroad in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 592 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,057 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Cherry ST
CrossesCp Railroad
Location0.8M W JCT Sth 57
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.05006, -87.95374
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic592 (2023)
Projected traffic1,057 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Cherry ST over Cp Railroad built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Cherry ST over Cp Railroad 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Cherry ST over Cp Railroad carry?

About 592 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Cherry ST over Cp Railroad?

The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Cherry ST over Cp Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.