US Bridges

Lrd Highland RD over Milwaukee River

Fair

Ozaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.8M W JCT Cth W · Structure no. B45009000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
328 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Highland RD over Milwaukee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Highland RD over Milwaukee River in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,310 by 2043. The structure is 328 ft (100.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Highland RD
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location0.8M W JCT Cth W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOzaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.25068, -87.94186
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (100.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2022)
Projected traffic7,310 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Highland RD over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Highland 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 Highland RD over Milwaukee River carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Highland RD over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 328 ft (100.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Highland RD over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.