US Bridges

Lrd Swan Boulevard over Waterway

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.2M N Watertown Plank RD · Structure no. B40072900000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Swan Boulevard over Waterway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Swan Boulevard over Waterway 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,883 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Swan Boulevard
CrossesWaterway
Location1.2M N Watertown Plank RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.05304, -88.02939
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2022)
Projected traffic14,883 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Swan Boulevard over Waterway built?

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

What condition is Lrd Swan Boulevard over Waterway 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Swan Boulevard over Waterway carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Swan Boulevard over Waterway?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Swan Boulevard over Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.