US Bridges

Lrd Milwaukee Ave over White River

FairPosted for load

Racine County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Sth 83 to S · Structure no. B51000800000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Milwaukee Ave over White River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Milwaukee Ave over White River in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,760 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Milwaukee Ave
CrossesWhite River
Location0.1M N JCT Sth 83 to S
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.68135, -88.27606
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2024)
Projected traffic11,760 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Milwaukee Ave over White River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Milwaukee Ave over White 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Milwaukee Ave over White River carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Milwaukee Ave over White River?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Milwaukee Ave over White River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.