US Bridges

Lrd North Ave - We over Menomonee River

Poor

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Sth 100 · Structure no. B40099800000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,300
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd North Ave - We over Menomonee River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lrd North Ave - We over Menomonee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 18,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,265 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd North Ave - We
CrossesMenomonee River
Location0.6M E JCT Sth 100
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.06047, -88.03462
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating78.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,300 (2021)
Projected traffic18,265 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$677,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd North Ave - We over Menomonee River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd North Ave - We over Menomonee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd North Ave - We over Menomonee River carry?

About 18,300 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd North Ave - We over Menomonee River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd North Ave - We over Menomonee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.