US Bridges

Lrd N 25th ST over IH 94-E-W Freeway

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.6M S JCT Ush 18 · Structure no. B40003400000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd N 25th ST over IH 94-E-W Freeway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd N 25th ST over IH 94-E-W Freeway in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 68 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 12,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,700 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd N 25th ST
CrossesIH 94-E-W Freeway
Location0.6M S JCT Ush 18
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03528, -87.94493
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,700 (2022)
Projected traffic12,700 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd N 25th ST over IH 94-E-W Freeway built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Lrd N 25th 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 25th ST over IH 94-E-W Freeway carry?

About 12,700 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd N 25th ST over IH 94-E-W Freeway?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd N 25th ST over IH 94-E-W Freeway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.