US Bridges

Lrd South 70th Str over Hank Aaron State Trail

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1M South I-94 · Structure no. B40100800000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd South 70th Str over Hank Aaron State Trail is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd South 70th Str over Hank Aaron State Trail in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,800 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd South 70th Str
CrossesHank Aaron State Trail
Location1M South I-94
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.02433, -87.99987
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,100 (2022)
Projected traffic20,800 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 70th Str over Hank Aaron State Trail built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd South 70th Str over Hank Aaron State Trail 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd South 70th Str over Hank Aaron State Trail carry?

About 18,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lrd South 70th Str over Hank Aaron State Trail?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd South 70th Str over Hank Aaron State Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.