LRD HARDTKE DR
Carrying LRD HARDTKE DR over LITTLE MUSKEGO LAKE
0.5 MI SE JCT MARTIN DRIV, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LRD HARDTKE DR
The LRD HARDTKE DR bridge in Waukesha, Wisconsin carries LRD HARDTKE DR over LITTLE MUSKEGO LAKE. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2004, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 1 section, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 530 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. 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 HARDTKE DR compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1960
- Last Reconstructed
- 2004
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 8.2 m (27 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.5 m (21 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 530 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- P67093000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LRD HARDTKE DR 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 HARDTKE DR against other structures in Waukesha and across Wisconsin. Wisconsin bridges
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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 HARDTKE DR?
LRD HARDTKE DR in Waukesha, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LRD HARDTKE DR inspected?
LRD HARDTKE DR'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 530 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD HARDTKE DR 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 HARDTKE DR?
LRD HARDTKE DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LRD HARDTKE DR?
LRD HARDTKE DR is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is LRD HARDTKE DR and does age affect safety?
LRD HARDTKE DR was built in 1960, making it 66 years old and last reconstructed in 2004.
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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