US Bridges

Lrd N Lovers Lane over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Cth E · Structure no. B40043500000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,066
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd N Lovers Lane over Union Pacific Railroad is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd N Lovers Lane over Union Pacific Railroad in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 7,066 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,700 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd N Lovers Lane
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.2M N JCT Cth E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.12087, -88.05531
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,066 (2023)
Projected traffic9,700 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd N Lovers Lane over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd N Lovers Lane over Union Pacific Railroad 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd N Lovers Lane over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 7,066 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd N Lovers Lane over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd N Lovers Lane over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.