US Bridges

Lrd W Florist Ave over IH 41/USH 45/STH 100

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.6 MI W JCT Sth 175 · Structure no. B40036900000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Florist Ave over IH 41/USH 45/STH 100 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Florist Ave over IH 41/USH 45/STH 100 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Florist Ave
CrossesIH 41/USH 45/STH 100
Location0.6 MI W JCT Sth 175
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.12654, -88.0564
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W Florist Ave over IH 41/USH 45/STH 100 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Florist Ave over IH 41/USH 45/STH 100 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W Florist Ave over IH 41/USH 45/STH 100 carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W Florist Ave over IH 41/USH 45/STH 100?

The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Florist Ave over IH 41/USH 45/STH 100?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.