US Bridges

Lrd Falls RD over Milwaukee River

Fair

Ozaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1 M E of JCT Green Bay · Structure no. B45007100000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Falls RD over Milwaukee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Falls RD over Milwaukee River in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6,864 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Falls RD
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location0.1 M E of JCT Green Bay
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOzaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.3094, -87.95172
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span192 ft (58.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2022)
Projected traffic6,864 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Falls RD over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Falls RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Falls RD over Milwaukee River carry?

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

How long is Lrd Falls RD over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Falls RD over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.