US Bridges

Lrd W College Ave over Root River

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.1M W JCT Cth U · Structure no. B40071700000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W College Ave over Root River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W College Ave over Root 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,920 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd W College Ave
CrossesRoot River
Location1.1M W JCT Cth U
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.93109, -88.02105
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2021)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 College Ave over Root River built?

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

What condition is Lrd W College Ave over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W College Ave over Root River carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd W College Ave over Root River?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W College Ave over Root River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.