US Bridges

Lrd W Mckinley Ave over Milwaukee R

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.7M W JCT Sth 32 · Structure no. B40006200000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
215 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,012
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Mckinley Ave over Milwaukee R is a steel movable - lift carrying Lrd W Mckinley Ave over Milwaukee R in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,012 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,454 by 2043. The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Mckinley Ave
CrossesMilwaukee R
Location0.7M W JCT Sth 32
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.04662, -87.91365
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,012 (2023)
Projected traffic22,454 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W Mckinley Ave over Milwaukee R built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Mckinley Ave over Milwaukee R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W Mckinley Ave over Milwaukee R carry?

About 16,012 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd W Mckinley Ave over Milwaukee R?

The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Mckinley Ave over Milwaukee R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.