US Bridges

Lrd Milwaukee Rive over N Br Milwaukee River

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Sth 57 · Structure no. B40074800000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,255
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Milwaukee Rive over N Br Milwaukee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Milwaukee Rive over N Br Milwaukee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,255 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,480 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Milwaukee Rive
CrossesN Br Milwaukee River
Location0.4M E JCT Sth 57
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.11044, -87.92593
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,255 (2022)
Projected traffic2,480 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Milwaukee Rive over N Br Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Milwaukee Rive over N Br Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee Rive over N Br Milwaukee River carry?

About 2,255 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Milwaukee Rive over N Br Milwaukee River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Milwaukee Rive over N Br Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.