US Bridges

Lrd Wisconsin Ave over IH 41/USH 45

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.7 MI E JCT Sth 100 · Structure no. B40086700000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Wisconsin Ave over IH 41/USH 45 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Wisconsin Ave over IH 41/USH 45 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 10,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,230 by 2040. The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Wisconsin Ave
CrossesIH 41/USH 45
Location0.7 MI E JCT Sth 100
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03831, -88.0334
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length236 ft (72 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2022)
Projected traffic11,230 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Wisconsin Ave over IH 41/USH 45 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Wisconsin Ave 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Lrd Wisconsin Ave over IH 41/USH 45 carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Wisconsin Ave over IH 41/USH 45?

The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Wisconsin Ave over IH 41/USH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.