US Bridges

Lrd West Bradley R over Little Menomonee River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.8M E JCT Sth 145 · Structure no. B40062700000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,856
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd West Bradley R over Little Menomonee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd West Bradley R over Little Menomonee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 11,856 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,014 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd West Bradley R
CrossesLittle Menomonee River
Location1.8M E JCT Sth 145
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.1631, -88.02677
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,856 (2023)
Projected traffic14,014 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$535,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd West Bradley R over Little Menomonee River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd West Bradley R over Little 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd West Bradley R over Little Menomonee River carry?

About 11,856 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd West Bradley R over Little Menomonee River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd West Bradley R over Little Menomonee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.