US Bridges

Lrd College Avenue over IH 41/94

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.7 M E Sth 241 (27th St) · Structure no. B40081100000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd College Avenue over IH 41/94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd College Avenue over IH 41/94 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 23,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,560 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd College Avenue
CrossesIH 41/94
Location0.7 M E Sth 241 (27th St)
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.93016, -87.93568
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.5 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,800 (2022)
Projected traffic28,560 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 College Avenue over IH 41/94 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd College Avenue over IH 41/94 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd College Avenue over IH 41/94 carry?

About 23,800 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd College Avenue over IH 41/94?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd College Avenue over IH 41/94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.