US Bridges

Lrd 55th ST over South Branch CR

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1 M N JCT Bradley RD · Structure no. B40006100000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 55th ST over South Branch CR is a concrete culvert carrying Lrd 55th ST over South Branch CR in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 880 vehicles a day, projected to reach 968 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd 55th ST
CrossesSouth Branch CR
Location0.1 M N JCT Bradley RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.16453, -87.97983
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2022)
Projected traffic968 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 55th ST over South Branch CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 55th ST over South Branch CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd 55th ST over South Branch CR carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd 55th ST over South Branch CR?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lrd 55th ST over South Branch CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.