US Bridges

Lrd E Pleasant ST over Milwaukee River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Ush 18 · Structure no. B40040600000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,725
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd E Pleasant ST over Milwaukee River is a steel movable - lift carrying Lrd E Pleasant ST over Milwaukee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 7,725 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,285 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd E Pleasant ST
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location0.5M N JCT Ush 18
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.05164, -87.908
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,725 (2023)
Projected traffic12,285 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd E Pleasant ST over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd E Pleasant ST over Milwaukee River 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 E Pleasant ST over Milwaukee River carry?

About 7,725 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd E Pleasant ST over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd E Pleasant ST over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.