FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD W CAMERON AVE

Carrying LRD W CAMERON AVE over LINCOLN CREEK

1.0M W JCT STH 57, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LRD W CAMERON AVE

The LRD W CAMERON AVE bridge in Milwaukee, Wisconsin carries LRD W CAMERON AVE over LINCOLN CREEK. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2021, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 40.8 meters (134 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,300 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 a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure 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 42.1 metric tons.

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

How LRD W CAMERON AVE compares

▲ 8.8
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of Wisconsin bridges
1,005
Bridges in Milwaukee · 32 in Poor condition
LRD W CAMERON AVE 42.1 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
24.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
42.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1961
Last Reconstructed
2021
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
40.8 m (134 ft)
Deck Width
17.0 m (56 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P40063600000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LRD W CAMERON AVE 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 W CAMERON AVE 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 W CAMERON AVE?

LRD W CAMERON AVE in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD W CAMERON AVE inspected?

LRD W CAMERON AVE'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 3,300 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD W CAMERON AVE 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 W CAMERON AVE?

LRD W CAMERON AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD W CAMERON AVE?

LRD W CAMERON AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is LRD W CAMERON AVE and does age affect safety?

LRD W CAMERON AVE was built in 1961, making it 65 years old and last reconstructed in 2021.

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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