US Bridges

Lrd Canal ST over Canadian Pacific RR

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.5 M W of Rndabt at 2 · Structure no. B40071300000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
619 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,616
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Canal ST over Canadian Pacific RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Canal ST over Canadian Pacific RR 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 6,616 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,670 by 2043. The structure is 619 ft (188.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Canal ST
CrossesCanadian Pacific RR
Location0.5 M W of Rndabt at 2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.02989, -87.95622
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length619 ft (188.8 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,616 (2022)
Projected traffic8,670 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Canal ST over Canadian Pacific RR built?

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

What condition is Lrd Canal ST over Canadian Pacific RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Canal ST over Canadian Pacific RR carry?

About 6,616 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Canal ST over Canadian Pacific RR?

The structure is 619 ft (188.8 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Canal ST over Canadian Pacific RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.