US Bridges

Lrd N Water ST over Milwaukee River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Sth 32 · Structure no. B40054800000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,778
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd N Water ST over Milwaukee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd N Water ST over Milwaukee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 15,778 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,202 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd N Water ST
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location0.1M N JCT Sth 32
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03106, -87.91
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,778 (2023)
Projected traffic17,202 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd N Water ST over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd N Water ST over Milwaukee 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd N Water ST over Milwaukee River carry?

About 15,778 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd N Water ST over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd N Water ST over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.