LRD SERVICE ROAD
Carrying LRD SERVICE ROAD over STH 38-HOWELL AVE
0.3M S JCT W GRANGE AVE, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
LRD SERVICE ROAD in Milwaukee, Wisconsin sits above 99% of rated Wisconsin bridges on inventory load rating (99 t), while its 1980 build year is earlier than 47% of Milwaukee's recorded-year cohort (893 bridges).
LRD SERVICE ROAD in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1980, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 5. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Fair result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure WI:B40052500000000
LATE-CENTURY · PRESTRESS · LONG-SPAN-RUN · DECK-LED · LOCAL-ADT · HEAVY-LOAD · CAT-FAIR
- LATE-CENTURY 1980–1999
- PRESTRESS Prestressed concrete
- LONG-SPAN-RUN 4 spans
- DECK-LED Deck-led
- LOCAL-ADT Local ADT
- HEAVY-LOAD Heavy load
- CAT-FAIR Fair
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: LRD SERVICE ROAD
The LRD SERVICE ROAD bridge in Milwaukee, Wisconsin carries LRD SERVICE ROAD over STH 38-HOWELL AVE. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 54.8 meters (180 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 234 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
How LRD SERVICE ROAD compares
Age against the county: built in 1980, earlier than 424 of Milwaukee's 893 bridges with a recorded construction year (47%), against a county median build year of 1977. This is one of the newer structures in its county.
Live comparison across Wisconsin bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (14,446 rated).
LRD SERVICE ROAD vs every rated Wisconsin bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
99 Top 1% higher than 99% of 14,446 bridges
rated Wisconsin bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Milwaukee inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 893 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1980
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 54.8 m (180 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.0 m (46 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 234 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B40052500000000
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
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 SERVICE ROAD 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 SERVICE ROAD 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 SERVICE ROAD?
LRD SERVICE ROAD in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LRD SERVICE ROAD inspected?
LRD SERVICE ROAD'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 234 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD SERVICE ROAD 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 SERVICE ROAD?
LRD SERVICE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 98.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LRD SERVICE ROAD?
LRD SERVICE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is LRD SERVICE ROAD and does age affect safety?
LRD SERVICE ROAD was built in 1980, making it 46 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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