US Bridges

Lrd W Juneau Ave over Milwaukee River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.7M W JCT Sth 32 · Structure no. B40075700000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,797
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Juneau Ave over Milwaukee River is a steel movable - lift carrying Lrd W Juneau Ave over 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 5,797 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,819 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Juneau Ave
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location0.7M W JCT Sth 32
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.04562, -87.91373
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,797 (2023)
Projected traffic8,819 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W Juneau Ave over Milwaukee River built?

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

What condition is Lrd W Juneau Ave over Milwaukee River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W Juneau Ave over Milwaukee River carry?

About 5,797 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lrd W Juneau Ave over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Juneau Ave over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.