US Bridges

Lrd S 36th ST over W Br of E Br Root River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.25M N JCT Cth "zz" · Structure no. B40067400000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
535
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S 36th ST over W Br of E Br Root River is a steel culvert carrying Lrd S 36th ST over W Br of E Br Root River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 5 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 535 vehicles a day, projected to reach 588 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd S 36th ST
CrossesW Br of E Br Root River
Location0.25M N JCT Cth "zz"
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.9348, -87.96087
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic535 (2022)
Projected traffic588 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 S 36th ST over W Br of E Br Root River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd S 36th ST over W Br of E Br 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 S 36th ST over W Br of E Br Root River carry?

About 535 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd S 36th ST over W Br of E Br Root River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Lrd S 36th ST over W Br of E Br Root River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.