US Bridges

Lrd S 35th ST over IH 41/43/894

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth Y · Structure no. B40020100000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S 35th ST over IH 41/43/894 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd S 35th ST over IH 41/43/894 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,280 by 2041. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd S 35th ST
CrossesIH 41/43/894
Location0.1M N JCT Cth Y
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.96171, -87.95851
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2021)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd S 35th ST over IH 41/43/894 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd S 35th ST over IH 41/43/894 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd S 35th ST over IH 41/43/894 carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd S 35th ST over IH 41/43/894?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd S 35th ST over IH 41/43/894?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.