US Bridges

Lrd W Washington B over Lrd Martha Washington DR

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.9M E JCT Sth 181 · Structure no. P40077300000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,250
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Washington B over Lrd Martha Washington DR is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lrd W Washington B over Lrd Martha Washington DR in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,475 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd W Washington B
CrossesLrd Martha Washington DR
Location0.9M E JCT Sth 181
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.05295, -87.99118
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2022)
Projected traffic2,475 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$445,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W Washington B over Lrd Martha Washington DR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Washington B over Lrd Martha Washington DR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W Washington B over Lrd Martha Washington DR carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W Washington B over Lrd Martha Washington DR?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Washington B over Lrd Martha Washington DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.