US Bridges

Lrd S 20th ST over UP RR

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Oklahoma Ave · Structure no. B40055600000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,840
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S 20th ST over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd S 20th ST over UP RR 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 7,840 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,320 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd S 20th ST
CrossesUP RR
Location0.3M N JCT Oklahoma Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.99331, -87.93833
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.
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,840 (2022)
Projected traffic7,320 by 2041
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 S 20th ST over UP RR built?

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

What condition is Lrd S 20th ST over UP 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 S 20th ST over UP RR carry?

About 7,840 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd S 20th ST over UP RR?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd S 20th ST over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.