US Bridges

Lrd W Lincoln Ave over IH 43

Poor

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1 MI E JCT Sth 38 · Structure no. B40017800000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Lincoln Ave over IH 43 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Lincoln Ave over IH 43 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 58 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,040 by 2041. The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Lincoln Ave
CrossesIH 43
Location0.1 MI E JCT Sth 38
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.00276, -87.91666
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 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 length234 ft (71.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2021)
Projected traffic8,040 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W Lincoln Ave over IH 43 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Lrd W Lincoln Ave over IH 43 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W Lincoln Ave over IH 43 carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd W Lincoln Ave over IH 43?

The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Lincoln Ave over IH 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.