US Bridges

Lrd N 35th ST over IH 94-E-W Freeway

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.7M N JCT Sth 59 · Structure no. B40001500000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd N 35th ST over IH 94-E-W Freeway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd N 35th ST over IH 94-E-W Freeway in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 64 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 16,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,500 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd N 35th ST
CrossesIH 94-E-W Freeway
Location0.7M N JCT Sth 59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03202, -87.95757
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2022)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$962,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd N 35th ST over IH 94-E-W Freeway built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Lrd N 35th ST over IH 94-E-W Freeway 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd N 35th ST over IH 94-E-W Freeway carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd N 35th ST over IH 94-E-W Freeway?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd N 35th ST over IH 94-E-W Freeway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.