US Bridges

Lrd W Lincoln Ave over IH 41/894/USH 45

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Sth 100 · Structure no. B40012500000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Lincoln Ave over IH 41/894/USH 45 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Lincoln Ave over IH 41/894/USH 45 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 62 years old, older 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 15,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,120 by 2041. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Lincoln Ave
CrossesIH 41/894/USH 45
Location0.4M E JCT Sth 100
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.0025, -88.03865
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,100 (2021)
Projected traffic18,120 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W Lincoln Ave over IH 41/894/USH 45 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Lrd W Lincoln Ave over IH 41/894/USH 45 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 Lincoln Ave over IH 41/894/USH 45 carry?

About 15,100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd W Lincoln Ave over IH 41/894/USH 45?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Lincoln Ave over IH 41/894/USH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.