FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD CANAL ST

Carrying LRD CANAL ST over MENOMONEE RIVER

0.09M W OF AT 2, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD CANAL ST

The LRD CANAL ST bridge in Milwaukee, Wisconsin carries LRD CANAL ST over MENOMONEE RIVER. It was built in 2006, making it 20 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 17 sections, stretching 565.5 meters (1855 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,606 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 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.6 metric tons.

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

How LRD CANAL ST compares

▲ 2.3
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Top 45%
Higher load rating than 55% of Wisconsin bridges
1,005
Bridges in Milwaukee · 32 in Poor condition
LRD CANAL ST 35.6 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
35.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2006
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
17
Structure Length
565.5 m (1855 ft)
Deck Width
20.2 m (66 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,606 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B40071100000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LRD CANAL ST 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 CANAL ST 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 CANAL ST?

LRD CANAL ST in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD CANAL ST inspected?

LRD CANAL ST'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 8,606 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for LRD CANAL ST?

LRD CANAL ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD CANAL ST?

LRD CANAL ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is LRD CANAL ST and does age affect safety?

LRD CANAL ST was built in 2006, making it 20 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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