US Bridges

Lrd W ST Paul Ave over Milwaukee River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Sth 32 · Structure no. P40052300000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,223
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W ST Paul Ave over Milwaukee River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Lrd W ST Paul Ave over Milwaukee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 6,223 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,796 by 2043. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W ST Paul Ave
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location0.1M W JCT Sth 32
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03474, -87.91055
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,223 (2023)
Projected traffic9,796 by 2043
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 ST Paul Ave over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W ST Paul Ave over Milwaukee River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W ST Paul Ave over Milwaukee River carry?

About 6,223 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd W ST Paul Ave over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W ST Paul Ave over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.