US Bridges

Lrd Swan Blvd over Menomonee River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.2M S JCT Sth 190 · Structure no. B40051100000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Swan Blvd over Menomonee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Swan Blvd over Menomonee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 11,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,883 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Swan Blvd
CrossesMenomonee River
Location1.2M S JCT Sth 190
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.05613, -88.02737
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2023)
Projected traffic14,883 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Swan Blvd over Menomonee River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Swan Blvd 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Swan Blvd over Menomonee River carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Swan Blvd over Menomonee River?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Swan Blvd over Menomonee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.