US Bridges

Lrd Holton ST over Lrd Water ST

Poor

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.6M N JCT Sth 32 · Structure no. P40087500000000

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
955 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Holton ST over Lrd Water ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Holton ST over Lrd Water ST in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 99 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,760 by 2042. The structure is 955 ft (291.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Holton ST
CrossesLrd Water ST
Location0.6M N JCT Sth 32
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.05361, -87.90334
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadH 20
Structure length955 ft (291.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2022)
Projected traffic11,760 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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$7.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Holton ST over Lrd Water ST built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Lrd Holton ST over Lrd Water ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Holton ST over Lrd Water ST carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Holton ST over Lrd Water ST?

The structure is 955 ft (291.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Holton ST over Lrd Water ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.