Lrd W. Puetz Road over Root River
GoodMilwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.9M E JCT Cth U · Structure no. B40065200000000
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 141 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd W. Puetz Road over Root River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W. Puetz Road over Root River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,397 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd W. Puetz Road over Root River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lrd W. Puetz Road 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. Puetz Road over Root River carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lrd W. Puetz Road over Root River?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Lrd W. Puetz Road over Root River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.