US Bridges

Lrd EB W Burleigh over Menomonee River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.4M W JCT Sth 181 · Structure no. P40053100000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,024
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd EB W Burleigh over Menomonee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd EB W Burleigh over Menomonee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 10,024 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,600 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd EB W Burleigh
CrossesMenomonee River
Location1.4M W JCT Sth 181
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.07491, -88.03677
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,024 (2023)
Projected traffic20,600 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd EB W Burleigh over Menomonee River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Lrd EB W Burleigh over Menomonee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd EB W Burleigh over Menomonee River carry?

About 10,024 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lrd EB W Burleigh over Menomonee River?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd EB W Burleigh over Menomonee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.