US Bridges

Lrd S 60th ST over Root River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.2M S JCT Sth 100 · Structure no. B40053100000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S 60th ST over Root River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd S 60th ST over Root River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 720 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd S 60th ST
CrossesRoot River
Location1.2M S JCT Sth 100
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.85556, -87.99097
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2021)
Projected traffic720 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S 60th ST over Root River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd S 60th ST 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd S 60th ST over Root River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd S 60th ST over Root River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd S 60th ST over Root River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.