US Bridges

Lrd E North Ave over Oak Leaf Bike Trail (aba

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Sth 32 · Structure no. B40050200000000

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd E North Ave over Oak Leaf Bike Trail (aba is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd E North Ave over Oak Leaf Bike Trail (aba in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 100 years old, older 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 17,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,844 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd E North Ave
CrossesOak Leaf Bike Trail (aba
Location0.1M W JCT Sth 32
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.06008, -87.88871
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,300 (2022)
Projected traffic19,844 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 E North Ave over Oak Leaf Bike Trail (aba built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Lrd E North Ave over Oak Leaf Bike Trail (aba 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd E North Ave over Oak Leaf Bike Trail (aba carry?

About 17,300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd E North Ave over Oak Leaf Bike Trail (aba?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd E North Ave over Oak Leaf Bike Trail (aba?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.