US Bridges

Lrd South Whitnall over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.2 M North of E.Holt Av · Structure no. B40084600000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd South Whitnall over Union Pacific Railroad is a concrete slab carrying Lrd South Whitnall over Union Pacific Railroad 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,680 by 2041. 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).

CarriesLrd South Whitnall
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.2 M North of E.Holt Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.98299, -87.90539
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 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 traffic1,400 (2021)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 South Whitnall over Union Pacific Railroad built?

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

What condition is Lrd South Whitnall over Union Pacific Railroad 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 South Whitnall over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd South Whitnall over Union Pacific Railroad?

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 South Whitnall over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.