US Bridges

Lrd N 50th ST (dea over Menomonee River

PoorClosed to traffic

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.2M S JCT State ST · Structure no. P40065800000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd N 50th ST (dea over Menomonee River is a steel truss - thru carrying Lrd N 50th ST (dea over Menomonee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 0 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd N 50th ST (dea
CrossesMenomonee River
Location0.2M S JCT State ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.04334, -87.97664
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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$371,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd N 50th ST (dea over Menomonee River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd N 50th ST (dea 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd N 50th ST (dea over Menomonee River carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd N 50th ST (dea over Menomonee River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd N 50th ST (dea over Menomonee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.