US Bridges

Lrd W Cold Spring over Root River Br

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W S 104th ST · Structure no. B40110700000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Cold Spring over Root River Br is a concrete culvert carrying Lrd W Cold Spring over Root River Br in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 99 vehicles a day. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd W Cold Spring
CrossesRoot River Br
Location0.1M W S 104th ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.96641, -88.04247
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2022)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W Cold Spring over Root River Br built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Cold Spring over Root River Br 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Lrd W Cold Spring over Root River Br carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W Cold Spring over Root River Br?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Cold Spring over Root River Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.