LRD S 20TH ST
Carrying LRD S 20TH ST over KINNICKINNIC RIVER
2.1M S JCT STH 59, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LRD S 20TH ST
The LRD S 20TH ST bridge in Milwaukee, Wisconsin carries LRD S 20TH ST over KINNICKINNIC RIVER. It was built in 1938, making it 88 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,100 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LRD S 20TH 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1938
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 11.9 m (39 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- P40084200000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LRD S 20TH ST 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 S 20TH 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 20TH ST?
LRD S 20TH ST in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LRD S 20TH ST inspected?
LRD S 20TH 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 6,100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD S 20TH ST is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LRD S 20TH ST?
LRD S 20TH ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LRD S 20TH ST?
LRD S 20TH ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is LRD S 20TH ST and does age affect safety?
LRD S 20TH ST was built in 1938, making it 88 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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