US Bridges

Lrd S 13th ST over Union Pacific RR

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.9M S JCT Sth 59 · Structure no. B40058900000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,371
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S 13th ST over Union Pacific RR is a concrete slab carrying Lrd S 13th ST over Union Pacific RR in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 12,371 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,160 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd S 13th ST
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location1.9M S JCT Sth 59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.99396, -87.92858
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating104.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,371 (2022)
Projected traffic11,160 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 13th ST over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd S 13th ST over Union 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 S 13th ST over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 12,371 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd S 13th ST over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd S 13th ST over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.