US Bridges

Lrd Locust ST over Bike Trail

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.9M W JCT Sth 32 · Structure no. B40063600000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Locust ST over Bike Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Locust ST over Bike Trail 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 12,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,951 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Locust ST
CrossesBike Trail
Location0.9M W JCT Sth 32
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.07118, -87.89215
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2022)
Projected traffic11,951 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Locust ST over Bike Trail built?

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

What condition is Lrd Locust ST over Bike Trail 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 Locust ST over Bike Trail carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Locust ST over Bike Trail?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Locust ST over Bike Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.