US Bridges

Lrd E Locust ST over Milwaukee River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.0M W JCT Sth 32 · Structure no. P40052700000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
655 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd E Locust ST over Milwaukee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd E Locust ST over Milwaukee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 20,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32,766 by 2042. The structure is 655 ft (199.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd E Locust ST
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location1.0M W JCT Sth 32
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.07113, -87.89387
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length655 ft (199.6 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,800 (2022)
Projected traffic32,766 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 E Locust ST over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd E Locust ST 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd E Locust ST over Milwaukee River carry?

About 20,800 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd E Locust ST over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 655 ft (199.6 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd E Locust ST over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.