US Bridges

Lrd N 25th Street over Menomonee River

Poor

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.8M S JCT Ush 18 · Structure no. P40065400000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
446 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,439
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd N 25th Street over Menomonee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd N 25th Street over Menomonee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,439 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,560 by 2042. The structure is 446 ft (135.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd N 25th Street
CrossesMenomonee River
Location0.8M S JCT Ush 18
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.03233, -87.94445
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length446 ft (135.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,439 (2022)
Projected traffic10,560 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd N 25th Street over Menomonee River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd N 25th Street over Menomonee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd N 25th Street over Menomonee River carry?

About 6,439 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd N 25th Street over Menomonee River?

The structure is 446 ft (135.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd N 25th Street over Menomonee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.