US Bridges

Lrd W College Ave over Br. Root River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.2M W JCT Cthu · Structure no. B40003100000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W College Ave over Br. Root River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd W College Ave over Br. Root River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,920 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W College Ave
CrossesBr. Root River
Location1.2M W JCT Cthu
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.93043, -88.02688
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2021)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 W College Ave over Br. Root River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W College Ave over Br. Root 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 W College Ave over Br. Root River carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd W College Ave over Br. Root River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W College Ave over Br. Root River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.