US Bridges

Lrd N 6th ST over Lrd ST Paul Ave

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Canal ST · Structure no. B400414000C0000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
669 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,249
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd N 6th ST over Lrd ST Paul Ave is a steel other carrying Lrd N 6th ST over Lrd ST Paul Ave 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,249 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,360 by 2042. The structure is 669 ft (203.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd N 6th ST
CrossesLrd ST Paul Ave
Location0.3M N JCT Canal ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.03344, -87.91852
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length669 ft (203.9 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,249 (2023)
Projected traffic6,360 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd N 6th ST over Lrd ST Paul Ave built?

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

What condition is Lrd N 6th ST over Lrd ST Paul Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd N 6th ST over Lrd ST Paul Ave carry?

About 15,249 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lrd N 6th ST over Lrd ST Paul Ave?

The structure is 669 ft (203.9 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd N 6th ST over Lrd ST Paul Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.