US Bridges

Lrd W Leon Terrace over Little Menomonee River

Poor

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.2 MI W JCT Mill RD · Structure no. B40027300000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Leon Terrace over Little Menomonee River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd W Leon Terrace over Little Menomonee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,578 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd W Leon Terrace
CrossesLittle Menomonee River
Location0.2 MI W JCT Mill RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.1362, -88.0326
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,578 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$814,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W Leon Terrace over Little Menomonee River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Leon Terrace over Little Menomonee River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W Leon Terrace over Little Menomonee River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W Leon Terrace over Little Menomonee River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Leon Terrace over Little Menomonee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.