FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD W LAYTON AVE

Carrying LRD W LAYTON AVE over BR KINNICKINNIC RIVER

0.1M W JCT STH 38, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD W LAYTON AVE

The LRD W LAYTON AVE bridge in Milwaukee, Wisconsin carries LRD W LAYTON AVE over BR KINNICKINNIC RIVER. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1953, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.1 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21,600 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. 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 21.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How LRD W LAYTON AVE compares

▼ 12.2
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Wisconsin bridges
1,005
Bridges in Milwaukee · 32 in Poor condition
LRD W LAYTON AVE 21.1 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.6
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
10.4
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
21.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1928
Last Reconstructed
1953
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
21,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B40000700000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LRD W LAYTON AVE 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 W LAYTON AVE 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 W LAYTON AVE?

LRD W LAYTON AVE in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD W LAYTON AVE inspected?

LRD W LAYTON AVE'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 21,600 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD W LAYTON AVE 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 W LAYTON AVE?

LRD W LAYTON AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD W LAYTON AVE?

LRD W LAYTON AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is LRD W LAYTON AVE and does age affect safety?

LRD W LAYTON AVE was built in 1928, making it 98 years old and last reconstructed in 1953.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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