US Bridges

Lrd W Drexel Ave over Root River

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E JCT Cth U · Structure no. P40071800000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
58 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Drexel Ave over Root River is a steel culvert carrying Lrd W Drexel Ave over Root River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,000 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd W Drexel Ave
CrossesRoot River
Location0.8M E JCT Cth U
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.90136, -87.9942
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2022)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Root River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Drexel Ave over Root River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

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

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

How long is Lrd W Drexel Ave over Root River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Lrd W Drexel Ave over Root River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.