US Bridges

Lrd Jay DR over N Br Milwaukee River

Poor

Washington County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E JCT Cth X · Structure no. P66003800000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Jay DR over N Br Milwaukee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lrd Jay DR over N Br Milwaukee River in Washington County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Jay DR
CrossesN Br Milwaukee River
Location0.8M E JCT Cth X
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.52727, -88.0637
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic900 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$271,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Jay DR over N Br Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Jay DR over N Br Milwaukee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Jay DR over N Br Milwaukee River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Jay DR over N Br Milwaukee River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Jay DR over N Br Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.