FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD S 9TH PLACE

Carrying LRD S 9TH PLACE over UPRR

1.9M S JCT STH 59, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
44 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD S 9TH PLACE

The LRD S 9TH PLACE bridge in Milwaukee, Wisconsin carries LRD S 9TH PLACE over UPRR. It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 21.5 meters (71 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,096 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.7 metric tons.

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

How LRD S 9TH PLACE compares

▲ 10.4
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Top 9%
Higher load rating than 91% of Wisconsin bridges
1,005
Bridges in Milwaukee · 32 in Poor condition
LRD S 9TH PLACE 43.7 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
43.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1992
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
21.5 m (71 ft)
Deck Width
14.6 m (48 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,096 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B40058800000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

LRD S 9TH PLACE 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 S 9TH PLACE 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 S 9TH PLACE?

LRD S 9TH PLACE in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD S 9TH PLACE inspected?

LRD S 9TH PLACE'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 2,096 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD S 9TH PLACE 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 S 9TH PLACE?

LRD S 9TH PLACE has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD S 9TH PLACE?

LRD S 9TH PLACE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is LRD S 9TH PLACE and does age affect safety?

LRD S 9TH PLACE was built in 1992, making it 34 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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