US Bridges

Lrd W Grange Ave over Root River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W JCT Cth U · Structure no. B40051900000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Grange Ave over Root River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Grange Ave over Root River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 11,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,000 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd W Grange Ave
CrossesRoot River
Location0.2M W JCT Cth U
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.94474, -88.01419
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2024)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W Grange Ave over Root River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Grange Ave over Root 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W Grange Ave over Root River carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd W Grange Ave over Root River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Grange Ave over Root River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.