US Bridges

Lrd E Lafayette Pl over Bike Trail

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Sth 32 · Structure no. B40055900000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd E Lafayette Pl over Bike Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd E Lafayette Pl over Bike Trail in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,667 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd E Lafayette Pl
CrossesBike Trail
Location0.1M E JCT Sth 32
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.0557, -87.88645
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
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2022)
Projected traffic7,667 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 E Lafayette Pl over Bike Trail built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd E Lafayette Pl over Bike Trail 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 E Lafayette Pl over Bike Trail carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lrd E Lafayette Pl over Bike Trail?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd E Lafayette Pl over Bike Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.