LRD W HOWARD AVE
Carrying LRD W HOWARD AVE over MINER CREEK
0.3M W JCT STH "241", Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LRD W HOWARD AVE
The LRD W HOWARD AVE bridge in Milwaukee, Wisconsin carries LRD W HOWARD AVE over MINER CREEK. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,100 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 culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LRD W HOWARD AVE 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1984
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 7.0 m (23 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B40053200000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
LRD W HOWARD AVE 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 HOWARD 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 HOWARD AVE?
LRD W HOWARD AVE in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LRD W HOWARD AVE inspected?
LRD W HOWARD 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 8,100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD W HOWARD AVE 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 HOWARD AVE?
LRD W HOWARD AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LRD W HOWARD AVE?
LRD W HOWARD AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is LRD W HOWARD AVE and does age affect safety?
LRD W HOWARD AVE was built in 1984, making it 42 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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