Lrd N 68th ST over Menomonee River
FairMilwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Ush 18 · Structure no. B40049900000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd N 68th ST over Menomonee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd N 68th ST over Menomonee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 88 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 8,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,505 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd N 68th ST over Menomonee River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Lrd N 68th ST over Menomonee 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Lrd N 68th ST over Menomonee River carry?
About 8,700 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lrd N 68th ST over Menomonee River?
The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Lrd N 68th ST over Menomonee River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.