FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD W LEON TERRACE

Carrying LRD W LEON TERRACE over LITTLE MENOMONEE RIVER

0.2 MI W JCT MILL RD, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD W LEON TERRACE

The LRD W LEON TERRACE bridge in Milwaukee, Wisconsin carries LRD W LEON TERRACE over LITTLE MENOMONEE RIVER. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 29.5 meters (97 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 30.8 metric tons.

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

How LRD W LEON TERRACE compares

▼ 2.5
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Wisconsin bridges
1,005
Bridges in Milwaukee · 32 in Poor condition
LRD W LEON TERRACE 30.8 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.3
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
30.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
29.5 m (97 ft)
Deck Width
12.0 m (39 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B40027300000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

LRD W LEON TERRACE 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 LEON TERRACE 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 LEON TERRACE?

LRD W LEON TERRACE in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD W LEON TERRACE inspected?

LRD W LEON TERRACE'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 1,500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD W LEON TERRACE 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 LEON TERRACE?

LRD W LEON TERRACE has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD W LEON TERRACE?

LRD W LEON TERRACE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is LRD W LEON TERRACE and does age affect safety?

LRD W LEON TERRACE was built in 1965, making it 61 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.

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

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