US Bridges

Lrd E. Howard Ave. over UPRR

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.43M E JCT Howard & Sth · Structure no. B40060000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd E. Howard Ave. over UPRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd E. Howard Ave. over UPRR in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,680 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd E. Howard Ave.
CrossesUPRR
Location1.43M E JCT Howard & Sth
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.97357, -87.88155
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2022)
Projected traffic13,680 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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. Howard Ave. over UPRR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd E. Howard Ave. over UPRR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd E. Howard Ave. over UPRR carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd E. Howard Ave. over UPRR?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd E. Howard Ave. over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.