US Bridges

Lrd W Morgan Ave over Root River

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Sth 100 · Structure no. B40064300000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Morgan Ave over Root River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd W Morgan Ave over Root River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,240 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd W Morgan Ave
CrossesRoot River
Location0.3M W JCT Sth 100
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.98079, -88.05604
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2021)
Projected traffic3,240 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 Morgan Ave over Root River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Morgan Ave over Root River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W Morgan Ave over Root River carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd W Morgan Ave over Root River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Morgan Ave over Root River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.