US Bridges

Lrd N Sherman Blvd over Lrd W Silver Spring DR

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.0M S JCT Cth S · Structure no. B40007900000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,655
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd N Sherman Blvd over Lrd W Silver Spring DR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd N Sherman Blvd over Lrd W Silver Spring DR in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960, 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 16,655 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,627 by 2043. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd N Sherman Blvd
CrossesLrd W Silver Spring DR
Location1.0M S JCT Cth S
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.11908, -87.96747
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,655 (2023)
Projected traffic17,627 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd N Sherman Blvd over Lrd W Silver Spring DR built?

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

What condition is Lrd N Sherman Blvd over Lrd W Silver Spring DR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd N Sherman Blvd over Lrd W Silver Spring DR carry?

About 16,655 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd N Sherman Blvd over Lrd W Silver Spring DR?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd N Sherman Blvd over Lrd W Silver Spring DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.