US Bridges

Lrd S 6th ST over South Menomonee Canal

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Canal ST · Structure no. B400413000B0000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,675
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S 6th ST over South Menomonee Canal is a steel movable - bascule carrying Lrd S 6th ST over South Menomonee Canal in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 13,675 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,480 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd S 6th ST
CrossesSouth Menomonee Canal
Location0.1M S JCT Canal ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.02772, -87.91802
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,675 (2023)
Projected traffic15,480 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 S 6th ST over South Menomonee Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd S 6th ST over South Menomonee Canal 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd S 6th ST over South Menomonee Canal carry?

About 13,675 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lrd S 6th ST over South Menomonee Canal?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd S 6th ST over South Menomonee Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.