US Bridges

Lrd East Howard Av over Sth 794

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Sth 32 · Structure no. B40061000000000

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

About this bridge

Lrd East Howard Av over Sth 794 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd East Howard Av over Sth 794 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 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 11,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,400 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd East Howard Av
CrossesSth 794
Location0.3M W JCT Sth 32
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.97357, -87.88114
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2022)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 East Howard Av over Sth 794 built?

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

What condition is Lrd East Howard Av over Sth 794 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd East Howard Av over Sth 794 carry?

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

How long is Lrd East Howard Av over Sth 794?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd East Howard Av over Sth 794?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.