US Bridges

Lrd Root River Par over Root River

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E of JCT W/ 76th St. · Structure no. B40075000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Root River Par over Root River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Root River Par over Root River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,176 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Root River Par
CrossesRoot River
Location0.5M E of JCT W/ 76th St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.92797, -88.0007
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2021)
Projected traffic1,176 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Root River Par over Root River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Root River Par 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 Root River Par over Root River carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Root River Par over Root River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Root River Par over Root River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.