US Bridges

Lrd N Hawley RD over Lrd W State ST

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.6M W JCT Ush 41 · Structure no. P40087300000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
757 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
12,695
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd N Hawley RD over Lrd W State ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd N Hawley RD over Lrd W State ST in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 66 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 12,695 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,720 by 2042. The structure is 757 ft (230.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd N Hawley RD
CrossesLrd W State ST
Location0.6M W JCT Ush 41
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.04296, -87.98294
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length757 ft (230.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,695 (2023)
Projected traffic18,720 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd N Hawley RD over Lrd W State ST built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Lrd N Hawley RD over Lrd W State ST 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd N Hawley RD over Lrd W State ST carry?

About 12,695 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd N Hawley RD over Lrd W State ST?

The structure is 757 ft (230.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd N Hawley RD over Lrd W State ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.