US Bridges

Lrd Denver Ave over Br Lit Menomonee River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Sth 181 · Structure no. P40058200000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
891
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Denver Ave over Br Lit Menomonee River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Denver Ave over Br Lit Menomonee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 891 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,276 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Denver Ave
CrossesBr Lit Menomonee River
Location0.3M W JCT Sth 181
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.14319, -88.01211
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic891 (2022)
Projected traffic1,276 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 Denver Ave over Br Lit Menomonee River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Denver Ave over Br Lit 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Denver Ave over Br Lit Menomonee River carry?

About 891 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Denver Ave over Br Lit Menomonee River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Lrd Denver Ave over Br Lit Menomonee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.