US Bridges

Lrd Green Tree RD over Milwaukee River

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.3M S JCT Cth Pp · Structure no. B40043600000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Green Tree RD over Milwaukee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Green Tree RD over Milwaukee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,059 by 2043. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Green Tree RD
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location0.3M S JCT Cth Pp
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.14308, -87.92605
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic4,059 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Green Tree RD over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Green Tree RD over Milwaukee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Green Tree RD over Milwaukee River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Green Tree RD over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Green Tree RD over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.