LRD S 72ND ST
Carrying LRD S 72ND ST over HONEY CREEK
0.1M S JCT CTH NN, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LRD S 72ND ST
The LRD S 72ND ST bridge in Milwaukee, Wisconsin carries LRD S 72ND ST over HONEY CREEK. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.6 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 747 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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. 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 19.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LRD S 72ND ST 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1954
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 9.6 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 747 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- P40063300000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
LRD S 72ND ST 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 72ND 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 S 72ND ST?
LRD S 72ND ST in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LRD S 72ND ST inspected?
LRD S 72ND 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 747 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD S 72ND ST 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 72ND ST?
LRD S 72ND ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LRD S 72ND ST?
LRD S 72ND ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is LRD S 72ND ST and does age affect safety?
LRD S 72ND ST was built in 1954, making it 72 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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