US Bridges

Lrd W Bluemound RD over Canadian Pacific RR

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT N 44th ST · Structure no. B40053300000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
308 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,019
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Bluemound RD over Canadian Pacific RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Bluemound RD over Canadian Pacific RR 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 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 2,019 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,040 by 2042. The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Bluemound RD
CrossesCanadian Pacific RR
Location0.1M E JCT N 44th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03823, -87.96759
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,019 (2022)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Bluemound RD over Canadian Pacific RR built?

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

What condition is Lrd W Bluemound RD over Canadian Pacific 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 Bluemound RD over Canadian Pacific RR carry?

About 2,019 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W Bluemound RD over Canadian Pacific RR?

The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Bluemound RD over Canadian Pacific RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.