US Bridges

Lrd Wisconsin Aven over Sth 175-STADIUM Freeway

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1 MI W JCT Ush 18 · Structure no. B40005500000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Wisconsin Aven over Sth 175-STADIUM Freeway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Wisconsin Aven over Sth 175-STADIUM Freeway in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 65 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 13,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,080 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Wisconsin Aven
CrossesSth 175-STADIUM Freeway
Location0.1 MI W JCT Ush 18
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03867, -87.97185
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length198 ft (60.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2022)
Projected traffic16,080 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Wisconsin Aven over Sth 175-STADIUM Freeway built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Lrd Wisconsin Aven over Sth 175-STADIUM 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Wisconsin Aven over Sth 175-STADIUM Freeway carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Wisconsin Aven over Sth 175-STADIUM Freeway?

The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Wisconsin Aven over Sth 175-STADIUM Freeway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.