US Bridges

Lrd Plankinton Ave over Menomonee River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.2M S JCT IH 794 · Structure no. P40053900000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
187 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,634
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Plankinton Ave over Menomonee River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Lrd Plankinton Ave over Menomonee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6,634 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,765 by 2043. The structure is 187 ft (57 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 Plankinton Ave
CrossesMenomonee River
Location0.2M S JCT IH 794
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03245, -87.91244
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,634 (2023)
Projected traffic6,765 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 Plankinton Ave over Menomonee River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Plankinton Ave 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Plankinton Ave over Menomonee River carry?

About 6,634 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Plankinton Ave over Menomonee River?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Plankinton Ave over Menomonee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.