FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD N SHERMAN BLVD

Carrying LRD N SHERMAN BLVD over LINCOLN CREEK

0.5M N JCT STH 190, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
62 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD N SHERMAN BLVD

The LRD N SHERMAN BLVD bridge in Milwaukee, Wisconsin carries LRD N SHERMAN BLVD over LINCOLN CREEK. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 19.2 meters (63 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 27,100 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 61.6 metric tons.

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

How LRD N SHERMAN BLVD compares

▲ 28.3
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of Wisconsin bridges
1,005
Bridges in Milwaukee · 32 in Poor condition
LRD N SHERMAN BLVD 61.6 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
61.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2002
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
19.2 m (63 ft)
Deck Width
34.1 m (112 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
27,100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B40041500000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LRD N SHERMAN BLVD 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 N SHERMAN BLVD 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 N SHERMAN BLVD?

LRD N SHERMAN BLVD in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD N SHERMAN BLVD inspected?

LRD N SHERMAN BLVD'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 27,100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD N SHERMAN BLVD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LRD N SHERMAN BLVD?

LRD N SHERMAN BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 61.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD N SHERMAN BLVD?

LRD N SHERMAN BLVD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is LRD N SHERMAN BLVD and does age affect safety?

LRD N SHERMAN BLVD was built in 2002, making it 24 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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