US Bridges

Lrd W Layton Ave over Sth 24-FOREST Home Ave

Poor

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Cth U · Structure no. B40016300000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,700
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Layton Ave over Sth 24-FOREST Home Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Layton Ave over Sth 24-FOREST Home Ave in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 62 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 26,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32,040 by 2041. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd W Layton Ave
CrossesSth 24-FOREST Home Ave
Location0.3M W JCT Cth U
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.95911, -88.0165
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,700 (2021)
Projected traffic32,040 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W Layton Ave over Sth 24-FOREST Home Ave built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Lrd W Layton Ave over Sth 24-FOREST Home Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W Layton Ave over Sth 24-FOREST Home Ave carry?

About 26,700 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd W Layton Ave over Sth 24-FOREST Home Ave?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Layton Ave over Sth 24-FOREST Home Ave?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.