US Bridges

Lrd W Layton Ave over Br Kinnickinnic River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W JCT Sth 38 · Structure no. B40043400000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,981
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Layton Ave over Br Kinnickinnic River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd W Layton Ave over Br Kinnickinnic River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 23,981 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,920 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd W Layton Ave
CrossesBr Kinnickinnic River
Location0.2M W JCT Sth 38
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.95918, -87.91126
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,981 (2023)
Projected traffic25,920 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 SystemYes

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 W Layton Ave over Br Kinnickinnic River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Layton Ave over Br Kinnickinnic River 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 June 2024.

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

About 23,981 vehicles per day (2023 count).

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

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lrd W Layton Ave over Br Kinnickinnic River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.