US Bridges

Lrd S Howell Ave over UP RR

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Sth 38 · Structure no. P40050900000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,573
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S Howell Ave over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd S Howell Ave over UP RR in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 67 years old, older 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 6,573 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,480 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd S Howell Ave
CrossesUP RR
Location0.4M N JCT Sth 38
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.98318, -87.90648
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,573 (2022)
Projected traffic6,480 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd S Howell Ave over UP RR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Lrd S Howell Ave over UP RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd S Howell Ave over UP RR carry?

About 6,573 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd S Howell Ave over UP RR?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd S Howell Ave over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.