US Bridges

Lrd Silver Spring over Little Menomonee River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.5 M E JCT Sth 100 · Structure no. B40016200000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Silver Spring over Little Menomonee River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Silver Spring over Little Menomonee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 61 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 6 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 31,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,528 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Silver Spring
CrossesLittle Menomonee River
Location0.5 M E JCT Sth 100
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.11917, -88.04685
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,300 (2022)
Projected traffic20,528 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Silver Spring over Little Menomonee River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Lrd Silver Spring over Little Menomonee River 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 Silver Spring over Little Menomonee River carry?

About 31,300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Silver Spring over Little Menomonee River?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Silver Spring over Little Menomonee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.