US Bridges

Lrd Layton Avenue over IH 41/94

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.0 MI E JCT Sth 241 · Structure no. B40082000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
530 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Layton Avenue over IH 41/94 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Lrd Layton Avenue over IH 41/94 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 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 23,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,400 by 2041. The structure is 530 ft (161.4 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Layton Avenue
CrossesIH 41/94
Location1.0 MI E JCT Sth 241
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.95918, -87.93533
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length530 ft (161.4 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,800 (2021)
Projected traffic34,400 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Layton Avenue over IH 41/94 built?

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

What condition is Lrd Layton Avenue over IH 41/94 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 Layton Avenue over IH 41/94 carry?

About 23,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 530 ft (161.4 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Layton Avenue over IH 41/94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.