US Bridges

Lrd W Drexel Ave over Br Root River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.6M E JCT Cth U · Structure no. P40071700000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Drexel Ave over Br Root River is a concrete continuous frame carrying Lrd W Drexel Ave over Br Root River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 7,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,911 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Drexel Ave
CrossesBr Root River
Location1.6M E JCT Cth U
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.90146, -87.97733
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2022)
Projected traffic6,911 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 W Drexel Ave over Br Root River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Drexel Ave over Br Root 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W Drexel Ave over Br Root River carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W Drexel Ave over Br Root River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Drexel Ave over Br Root River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.