US Bridges

Lrd S 20th ST over IH 41/43/894

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.2 M N JCT Layton Ave · Structure no. B40083300000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
326 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S 20th ST over IH 41/43/894 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd S 20th ST over IH 41/43/894 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2041. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesLrd S 20th ST
CrossesIH 41/43/894
Location0.2 M N JCT Layton Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.96193, -87.93879
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2021)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 S 20th ST over IH 41/43/894 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd S 20th ST over IH 41/43/894 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd S 20th ST over IH 41/43/894 carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd S 20th ST over IH 41/43/894?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd S 20th ST over IH 41/43/894?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.