LRD N 50TH ST (DEA
Carrying LRD N 50TH ST (DEA over MENOMONEE RIVER
0.2M S JCT STATE ST, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LRD N 50TH ST (DEA
The LRD N 50TH ST (DEA bridge in Milwaukee, Wisconsin carries LRD N 50TH ST (DEA over MENOMONEE RIVER. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 21.6 meters (71 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1 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 a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure at 0/9, substructure at 0/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LRD N 50TH ST (DEA 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1976
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 21.6 m (71 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.4 m (21 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- P40065800000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 0/9, the deck (driving surface) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical condition (0/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (0/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
How to read this record
LRD N 50TH ST (DEA 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 N 50TH ST (DEA 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 N 50TH ST (DEA?
LRD N 50TH ST (DEA in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure rating of 0/9, and substructure rating of 0/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LRD N 50TH ST (DEA inspected?
LRD N 50TH ST (DEA'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 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD N 50TH ST (DEA 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 N 50TH ST (DEA?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for LRD N 50TH ST (DEA.
Who is responsible for maintaining LRD N 50TH ST (DEA?
LRD N 50TH ST (DEA is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is LRD N 50TH ST (DEA and does age affect safety?
LRD N 50TH ST (DEA was built in 1976, making it 50 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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