US Bridges

Lrd River Road over Milwaukee River

Good

Washington County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Sth 33 · Structure no. B66010500000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd River Road over Milwaukee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd River Road over Milwaukee River in Washington County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 10,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,069 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd River Road
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location0.1M S JCT Sth 33
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.4257, -88.16129
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2022)
Projected traffic12,069 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 River Road over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd River Road 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 River Road over Milwaukee River carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd River Road over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd River Road over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.