US Bridges

Lrd Walnut-Water S over Milwaukee River

Good

Washington County, Wisconsin · 2.7M N JCT Cth Nn to E · Structure no. B66008400000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Walnut-Water S over Milwaukee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Walnut-Water S over Milwaukee River in Washington County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,680 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Walnut-Water S
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location2.7M N JCT Cth Nn to E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.42233, -88.18125
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2022)
Projected traffic4,680 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Walnut-Water S over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Walnut-Water S over Milwaukee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Walnut-Water S over Milwaukee River carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Walnut-Water S over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Walnut-Water S over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.