LRD NORTH AVE EAST
Carrying LRD NORTH AVE EAST over MENOMONEE RIVER
0.7M E JCT STH 100, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LRD NORTH AVE EAST
The LRD NORTH AVE EAST bridge in Milwaukee, Wisconsin carries LRD NORTH AVE EAST over MENOMONEE RIVER. It was built in 1934, making it 92 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 20.4 meters (67 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,300 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 a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 71.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LRD NORTH AVE EAST 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1934
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 20.4 m (67 ft)
- Deck Width
- 23.2 m (76 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 18,300 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B40099900000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
LRD NORTH AVE EAST 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 NORTH AVE EAST 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 NORTH AVE EAST?
LRD NORTH AVE EAST in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LRD NORTH AVE EAST inspected?
LRD NORTH AVE EAST'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 18,300 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD NORTH AVE EAST 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 NORTH AVE EAST?
LRD NORTH AVE EAST has an NBI inventory load rating of 71.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LRD NORTH AVE EAST?
LRD NORTH AVE EAST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is LRD NORTH AVE EAST and does age affect safety?
LRD NORTH AVE EAST was built in 1934, making it 92 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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