FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD WEST CALUMET R

Carrying LRD WEST CALUMET R over LITTLE MENOMONEE RIVER

1.1 M W JCT STH 181, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
53 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD WEST CALUMET R

The LRD WEST CALUMET R bridge in Milwaukee, Wisconsin carries LRD WEST CALUMET R over LITTLE MENOMONEE RIVER. It was built in 2022, making it 4 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 13.8 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,300 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 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 52.8 metric tons.

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

How LRD WEST CALUMET R compares

▲ 19.5
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 WEST CALUMET R 52.8 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
52.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2022
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
13.8 m (45 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B40100900000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LRD WEST CALUMET R 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 WEST CALUMET R 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 WEST CALUMET R?

LRD WEST CALUMET R in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD WEST CALUMET R inspected?

LRD WEST CALUMET R'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 1,300 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD WEST CALUMET R 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 WEST CALUMET R?

LRD WEST CALUMET R has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD WEST CALUMET R?

LRD WEST CALUMET R is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is LRD WEST CALUMET R and does age affect safety?

LRD WEST CALUMET R was built in 2022, making it 4 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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