LRD CHERRY ST
Carrying LRD CHERRY ST over CP RAILROAD
0.8M W JCT STH 57, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LRD CHERRY ST
The LRD CHERRY ST bridge in Milwaukee, Wisconsin carries LRD CHERRY ST over CP RAILROAD. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 33.4 meters (110 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 407 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LRD CHERRY ST compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1998
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 33.4 m (110 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.8 m (45 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 407 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B40000500000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LRD CHERRY ST is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare LRD CHERRY ST against other structures in Milwaukee and across Wisconsin. Wisconsin bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for LRD CHERRY ST?
LRD CHERRY ST in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LRD CHERRY ST inspected?
LRD CHERRY ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 407 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD CHERRY ST is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LRD CHERRY ST?
LRD CHERRY ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LRD CHERRY ST?
LRD CHERRY ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is LRD CHERRY ST and does age affect safety?
LRD CHERRY ST was built in 1998, making it 28 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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