US Bridges

Lrd Wb-Moreland Bl over Fox River

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 1.1M W JCT Sth 164 to S · Structure no. B67024800000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Wb-Moreland Bl over Fox River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Wb-Moreland Bl over Fox River in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6 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 20,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,120 by 2043. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Wb-Moreland Bl
CrossesFox River
Location1.1M W JCT Sth 164 to S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.0225, -88.22109
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,100 (2022)
Projected traffic24,120 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Wb-Moreland Bl over Fox River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Wb-Moreland Bl 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 Wb-Moreland Bl over Fox River carry?

About 20,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Wb-Moreland Bl over Fox River?

The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Wb-Moreland Bl over Fox River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.