US Bridges

Lrd W Walnut ST over Canadian Pacific RR

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.7M W JCT Sth 57 · Structure no. B40063100000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
422
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Walnut ST over Canadian Pacific RR is a concrete frame carrying Lrd W Walnut ST over Canadian Pacific RR 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 422 vehicles a day, projected to reach 358 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Walnut ST
CrossesCanadian Pacific RR
Location0.7M W JCT Sth 57
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.05282, -87.9519
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic422 (2023)
Projected traffic358 by 2043
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 W Walnut ST over Canadian Pacific RR built?

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

What condition is Lrd W Walnut ST over Canadian 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 W Walnut ST over Canadian Pacific RR carry?

About 422 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd W Walnut ST over Canadian Pacific RR?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Walnut ST over Canadian Pacific RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.