US Bridges

Lrd S 76th ST over Sth 24-FOREST Home Ave

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Cth Y · Structure no. B40016400000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S 76th ST over Sth 24-FOREST Home Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd S 76th ST over Sth 24-FOREST Home Ave in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 22,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,520 by 2041. The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd S 76th ST
CrossesSth 24-FOREST Home Ave
Location0.2M N JCT Cth Y
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.96341, -88.00805
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (77.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,100 (2021)
Projected traffic26,520 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd S 76th ST over Sth 24-FOREST Home Ave built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Lrd S 76th ST over Sth 24-FOREST Home Ave 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 S 76th ST over Sth 24-FOREST Home Ave carry?

About 22,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Lrd S 76th ST over Sth 24-FOREST Home Ave?

The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd S 76th ST over Sth 24-FOREST Home Ave?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.