US Bridges

Lrd W Cold Spring over Root River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Sth "100" · Structure no. B40063700000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Cold Spring over Root River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd W Cold Spring over Root River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,440 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Cold Spring
CrossesRoot River
Location0.2M E JCT Sth "100"
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.96633, -88.04399
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2021)
Projected traffic4,440 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W Cold Spring over Root River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Cold Spring over Root 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd W Cold Spring over Root River carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd W Cold Spring over Root River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Cold Spring over Root River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.