US Bridges

Lrd W. North Ave over Canadian Pacific Railway

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.6M W JCT Sth 145 · Structure no. B40076000000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W. North Ave over Canadian Pacific Railway is a concrete slab carrying Lrd W. North Ave over Canadian Pacific Railway in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 6 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 14,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,100 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W. North Ave
CrossesCanadian Pacific Railway
Location0.6M W JCT Sth 145
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.06055, -87.95222
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2022)
Projected traffic18,100 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W. North Ave over Canadian Pacific Railway built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W. North Ave over Canadian Pacific Railway 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W. North Ave over Canadian Pacific Railway carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W. North Ave over Canadian Pacific Railway?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W. North Ave over Canadian Pacific Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.