US Bridges

Lrd Ramp State St- over Lrd W State ST

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.6M W JCT Ush 41 · Structure no. P40053300000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,442
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Ramp State St- over Lrd W State ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Ramp State St- over Lrd W State ST in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 66 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 1,442 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,720 by 2042. The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Ramp State St-
CrossesLrd W State ST
Location0.6M W JCT Ush 41
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.04326, -87.98309
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,442 (2023)
Projected traffic18,720 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Ramp State St- over Lrd W State ST built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Lrd Ramp State St- over Lrd W State ST 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Ramp State St- over Lrd W State ST carry?

About 1,442 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Ramp State St- over Lrd W State ST?

The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Ramp State St- over Lrd W State ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.