US Bridges

Lrd Pedestrian (wo over Milwaukee River

PoorClosed to traffic

Washington County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. P66006300000000

Built
1891
134 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Pedestrian (wo over Milwaukee River is a steel truss - thru carrying Lrd Pedestrian (wo over Milwaukee River in Washington County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1891 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 134 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 0 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Pedestrian (wo
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location0.5M E JCT Ush 45
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.45256, -88.1843
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$435,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Pedestrian (wo over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1891, making it 134 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Lrd Pedestrian (wo over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Pedestrian (wo over Milwaukee River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Lrd Pedestrian (wo over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Pedestrian (wo over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.