US Bridges

Lrd Bender RD over Milwaukee River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Sth 57 · Structure no. B40063500000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
259 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Bender RD over Milwaukee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Bender RD over Milwaukee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,264 by 2043. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Bender RD
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location0.3M E JCT Sth 57
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.12966, -87.92611
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2022)
Projected traffic10,264 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Bender RD over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Bender RD over Milwaukee 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Bender RD over Milwaukee River carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Bender RD over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Bender RD over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.