US Bridges

Lrd Canal ST over Menomonee River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.09M W of at 2 · Structure no. B40071100000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,855 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
8,606
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Canal ST over Menomonee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Canal ST over Menomonee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8,606 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2042. The structure is 1,855 ft (565.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Canal ST
CrossesMenomonee River
Location0.09M W of at 2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03088, -87.94762
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,855 ft (565.5 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck39 ft (12 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,606 (2023)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$13.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Canal ST over Menomonee River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Canal ST over Menomonee 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Canal ST over Menomonee River carry?

About 8,606 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Canal ST over Menomonee River?

The structure is 1,855 ft (565.5 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Canal ST over Menomonee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.