US Bridges

Lrd E Clybourn Ave over Milwaukee River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Sth 32 · Structure no. P40086800000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,218
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd E Clybourn Ave over Milwaukee River is a steel movable - lift carrying Lrd E Clybourn Ave over Milwaukee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 7,218 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,444 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd E Clybourn Ave
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location0.1M W JCT Sth 32
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03627, -87.90946
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (63.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,218 (2023)
Projected traffic10,444 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 E Clybourn Ave over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd E Clybourn Ave 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd E Clybourn Ave over Milwaukee River carry?

About 7,218 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd E Clybourn Ave over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd E Clybourn Ave over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.