US Bridges

Lrd W Lincoln Ave over Br Kinnickinnic River

Poor

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.2M S JCT Ush 41 · Structure no. B40029900000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Lincoln Ave over Br Kinnickinnic River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd W Lincoln Ave over Br Kinnickinnic River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 61 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 10,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,960 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd W Lincoln Ave
CrossesBr Kinnickinnic River
Location1.2M S JCT Ush 41
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.00776, -87.9849
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2021)
Projected traffic12,960 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$278,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W Lincoln Ave over Br Kinnickinnic River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Lrd W Lincoln Ave over Br Kinnickinnic River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W Lincoln Ave over Br Kinnickinnic River carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd W Lincoln Ave over Br Kinnickinnic River?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Lrd W Lincoln Ave over Br Kinnickinnic River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.