US Bridges

Lrd W Grange Ave over Cmstpp RR

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.7M W JCT Sth 38 · Structure no. B40050000000000

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,575
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Grange Ave over Cmstpp RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Grange Ave over Cmstpp RR in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 49 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 6,575 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,400 by 2043. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Grange Ave
CrossesCmstpp RR
Location0.7M W JCT Sth 38
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.94463, -87.92564
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,575 (2023)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 W Grange Ave over Cmstpp RR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Lrd W Grange Ave over Cmstpp RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W Grange Ave over Cmstpp RR carry?

About 6,575 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd W Grange Ave over Cmstpp RR?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Grange Ave over Cmstpp RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.