US Bridges

Lrd W Blue Mound R over Menomonee River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Ush 18 · Structure no. B40054600000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,415
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Blue Mound R over Menomonee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Blue Mound R over Menomonee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,415 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,040 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd W Blue Mound R
CrossesMenomonee River
Location0.1M W JCT Ush 18
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.03864, -87.96527
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,415 (2023)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 W Blue Mound R over Menomonee River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Blue Mound R 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W Blue Mound R over Menomonee River carry?

About 1,415 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd W Blue Mound R over Menomonee River?

The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Blue Mound R over Menomonee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.