US Bridges

Lrd W Grantosa DR over Sth 145-W Fond Du Lac Av

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Sth 181 · Structure no. B40028000000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Grantosa DR over Sth 145-W Fond Du Lac Av is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Grantosa DR over Sth 145-W Fond Du Lac Av in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 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 3,450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,950 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Grantosa DR
CrossesSth 145-W Fond Du Lac Av
Location0.2M E JCT Sth 181
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.11258, -88.00245
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,450 (2023)
Projected traffic4,950 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W Grantosa DR over Sth 145-W Fond Du Lac Av built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Lrd W Grantosa DR over Sth 145-W Fond Du Lac Av 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W Grantosa DR over Sth 145-W Fond Du Lac Av carry?

About 3,450 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd W Grantosa DR over Sth 145-W Fond Du Lac Av?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Grantosa DR over Sth 145-W Fond Du Lac Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.