US Bridges

Lrd Cedar Sauk RD over Br Milwaukee River

FairPosted for load

Ozaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Cth I · Structure no. P45090700000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Cedar Sauk RD over Br Milwaukee River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Cedar Sauk RD over Br Milwaukee River in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,920 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Cedar Sauk RD
CrossesBr Milwaukee River
Location0.4M E JCT Cth I
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOzaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.36764, -87.96867
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating21.6 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$203,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Cedar Sauk RD over Br Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Cedar Sauk RD over Br 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Cedar Sauk RD over Br Milwaukee River carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Cedar Sauk RD over Br Milwaukee River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Cedar Sauk RD over Br Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.