US Bridges

Lrd S 68th ST over IH41/IH43/IH 894

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.2 MI N JCT Cth Y · Structure no. B40100200000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S 68th ST over IH41/IH43/IH 894 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd S 68th ST over IH41/IH43/IH 894 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,920 by 2041. The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd S 68th ST
CrossesIH41/IH43/IH 894
Location0.2 MI N JCT Cth Y
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.96218, -87.99827
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length204 ft (62.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2021)
Projected traffic4,920 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 S 68th ST over IH41/IH43/IH 894 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd S 68th ST over IH41/IH43/IH 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Lrd S 68th ST over IH41/IH43/IH 894 carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd S 68th ST over IH41/IH43/IH 894?

The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd S 68th ST over IH41/IH43/IH 894?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.