US Bridges

Lrd Center Street over IH 41/USH 45

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.3 MI West JCT Sth 100 · Structure no. B40088000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Center Street over IH 41/USH 45 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Center Street over IH 41/USH 45 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 4,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,770 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Center Street
CrossesIH 41/USH 45
Location0.3 MI West JCT Sth 100
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.06732, -88.05373
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2022)
Projected traffic5,770 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Center Street over IH 41/USH 45 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Center Street over IH 41/USH 45 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Center Street over IH 41/USH 45 carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Center Street over IH 41/USH 45?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Center Street over IH 41/USH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.