US Bridges

Lrd Range Line RD over Milwaukee River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Sth 57 · Structure no. P40070000000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
303 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Range Line RD over Milwaukee River is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Lrd Range Line RD over Milwaukee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 1,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,690 by 2042. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Range Line RD
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location0.8M N JCT Sth 57
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.17025, -87.94475
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,690 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Range Line RD over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Range Line RD over Milwaukee 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Range Line RD over Milwaukee River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Range Line RD over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Range Line RD over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.