US Bridges

Lrd N Emmber LA over Menomonee River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.3M S JCT IH 94 · Structure no. B40060500000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,911
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd N Emmber LA over Menomonee River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Lrd N Emmber LA over Menomonee River 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 6 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 2,911 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,499 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd N Emmber LA
CrossesMenomonee River
Location0.3M S JCT IH 94
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03225, -87.92938
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,911 (2023)
Projected traffic4,499 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd N Emmber LA over Menomonee River built?

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

What condition is Lrd N Emmber LA over Menomonee River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd N Emmber LA over Menomonee River carry?

About 2,911 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd N Emmber LA over Menomonee River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd N Emmber LA over Menomonee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.