US Bridges

Lrd Town RD over Milwaukee River

Fair

Washington County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. P66004400000000

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Town RD over Milwaukee River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Town RD over Milwaukee River in Washington County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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.

It carries about 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 258 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Town RD
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location0.3M E JCT Ush 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.45667, -88.19624
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2022)
Projected traffic258 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$444,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Town RD over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Town RD over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Town RD over Milwaukee River carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Town RD over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Town RD over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.