US Bridges

Lrd W Wisconsin Av over Milwaukee River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Ush 18 · Structure no. B40048800000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Wisconsin Av over Milwaukee River is a steel movable - lift carrying Lrd W Wisconsin Av over Milwaukee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,320 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Wisconsin Av
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location0.1M W JCT Ush 18
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03869, -87.91029
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2022)
Projected traffic7,320 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 W Wisconsin Av over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Wisconsin Av 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 W Wisconsin Av over Milwaukee River carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W Wisconsin Av over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Wisconsin Av over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.