US Bridges

Lrd Madison ST over Fox River

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Ush 18 · Structure no. B67009900000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Madison ST over Fox River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Madison ST over Fox River in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 8,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,840 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Madison ST
CrossesFox River
Location0.1M E JCT Ush 18
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.01206, -88.23362
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2022)
Projected traffic9,840 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$587,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Madison ST over Fox River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Madison ST over Fox 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Madison ST over Fox River carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Madison ST over Fox River?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Madison ST over Fox River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.