US Bridges

Lrd W ST Paul Ave- over IH 94-E-W Freeway

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.5 Miles East of IH94/35 · Structure no. B40005700000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W ST Paul Ave- over IH 94-E-W Freeway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W ST Paul Ave- over IH 94-E-W Freeway in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 16,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,000 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W ST Paul Ave-
CrossesIH 94-E-W Freeway
Location0.5 Miles East of IH94/35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03471, -87.94716
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2022)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W ST Paul Ave- over IH 94-E-W Freeway built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Lrd W ST Paul Ave- 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 W ST Paul Ave- over IH 94-E-W Freeway carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W ST Paul Ave- over IH 94-E-W Freeway?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W ST Paul Ave- over IH 94-E-W Freeway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.