US Bridges

Lrd E Michigan ST over Milwaukee River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Ush 18 · Structure no. P40088600000000

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
178 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd E Michigan ST over Milwaukee River is a steel movable - lift carrying Lrd E Michigan ST over Milwaukee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 47 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 5,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,360 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd E Michigan ST
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location0.1M W JCT Ush 18
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03734, -87.91018
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length178 ft (54.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2022)
Projected traffic6,360 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd E Michigan ST over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Lrd E Michigan ST 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 Michigan ST over Milwaukee River carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd E Michigan ST over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd E Michigan ST over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.