US Bridges

Lrd W Alvina Ave over E Br Root River

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1MI North JCT Cth "zz" · Structure no. B40067600000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
535
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Alvina Ave over E Br Root River is a concrete culvert carrying Lrd W Alvina Ave over E Br Root River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 535 vehicles a day, projected to reach 588 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd W Alvina Ave
CrossesE Br Root River
Location0.1MI North JCT Cth "zz"
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.9315, -87.95397
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 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 W Alvina Ave over E Br Root River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Alvina Ave over E Br 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd W Alvina Ave over E Br Root River carry?

About 535 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W Alvina Ave over E Br Root River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Lrd W Alvina Ave over E Br Root River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.