US Bridges

Lrd Indiana ST over Milwaukee River

Fair

Washington County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. P66070700000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Indiana ST over Milwaukee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Indiana ST over Milwaukee River in Washington County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,120 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Indiana ST
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location0.3M E JCT Ush 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.41898, -88.17602
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2022)
Projected traffic6,120 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 Indiana ST over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Indiana ST 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Indiana ST over Milwaukee River carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Indiana ST over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Indiana ST over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.