US Bridges

Lrd W Highland Blv over Canadian Pacific RR

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · At CR Railroad Xing · Structure no. B40071600000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Highland Blv over Canadian Pacific RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Highland Blv over Canadian Pacific RR in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,840 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd W Highland Blv
CrossesCanadian Pacific RR
LocationAt CR Railroad Xing
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.04548, -87.96532
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2022)
Projected traffic6,840 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W Highland Blv over Canadian Pacific RR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Highland Blv 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W Highland Blv over Canadian Pacific RR carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lrd W Highland Blv over Canadian Pacific RR?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Highland Blv over Canadian Pacific RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.