US Bridges

Lrd S 35th ST over UP RR

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Sth 24 · Structure no. P40084800000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
968 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
13,110
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S 35th ST over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd S 35th ST over UP RR in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 65 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 13,110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,080 by 2041. The structure is 968 ft (294.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd S 35th ST
CrossesUP RR
Location0.1M N JCT Sth 24
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.99691, -87.95871
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length968 ft (294.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,110 (2023)
Projected traffic16,080 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$7.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd S 35th ST over UP RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Lrd S 35th ST over UP RR 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 S 35th ST over UP RR carry?

About 13,110 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd S 35th ST over UP RR?

The structure is 968 ft (294.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd S 35th ST over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.