US Bridges

Lrd Swan Blvd over IH 41/USH 45

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.4 MI N JCT Watertown Pl · Structure no. B40077500000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Swan Blvd over IH 41/USH 45 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Swan Blvd over IH 41/USH 45 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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, projected to reach 14,970 by 2040. The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Swan Blvd
CrossesIH 41/USH 45
Location0.4 MI N JCT Watertown Pl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.04995, -88.04037
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 47 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length246 ft (74.9 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2022)
Projected traffic14,970 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Swan Blvd over IH 41/USH 45 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Swan Blvd over IH 41/USH 45 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Lrd Swan Blvd over IH 41/USH 45 carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Swan Blvd over IH 41/USH 45?

The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Swan Blvd over IH 41/USH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.