LRD W SILVER SPRIN
Carrying LRD W SILVER SPRIN over LINCOLN CREEK
1.1M E JCT STH 181, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LRD W SILVER SPRIN
The LRD W SILVER SPRIN bridge in Milwaukee, Wisconsin carries LRD W SILVER SPRIN over LINCOLN CREEK. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 31,100 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LRD W SILVER SPRIN compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1958
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 9.4 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 31,100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B40005400000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
LRD W SILVER SPRIN is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare LRD W SILVER SPRIN 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 SILVER SPRIN?
LRD W SILVER SPRIN in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LRD W SILVER SPRIN inspected?
LRD W SILVER SPRIN'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 31,100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD W SILVER SPRIN is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LRD W SILVER SPRIN?
LRD W SILVER SPRIN has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LRD W SILVER SPRIN?
LRD W SILVER SPRIN is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is LRD W SILVER SPRIN and does age affect safety?
LRD W SILVER SPRIN was built in 1958, making it 68 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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