US Bridges

Lrd W Vliet ST over Canadian Pacific RR

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.9M W JCT Sth 57 · Structure no. B40055100000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,318
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Vliet ST over Canadian Pacific RR is a concrete frame carrying Lrd W Vliet ST over Canadian Pacific RR in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7,318 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,320 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Vliet ST
CrossesCanadian Pacific RR
Location0.9M W JCT Sth 57
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.04865, -87.95583
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
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,318 (2022)
Projected traffic10,320 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 Vliet ST over Canadian Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Vliet ST 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W Vliet ST over Canadian Pacific RR carry?

About 7,318 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W Vliet ST over Canadian Pacific RR?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Vliet ST over Canadian Pacific RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.