US Bridges

Lrd E Mason ST over Lrd Lincoln Memorial DR

Poor

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Sth 32 · Structure no. B40052400000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
675 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd E Mason ST over Lrd Lincoln Memorial DR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd E Mason ST over Lrd Lincoln Memorial DR in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,200 by 2042. The structure is 675 ft (205.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd E Mason ST
CrossesLrd Lincoln Memorial DR
Location0.1M E JCT Sth 32
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.04035, -87.89876
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length675 ft (205.7 m)
Longest span384 ft (116.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd E Mason ST over Lrd Lincoln Memorial DR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd E Mason ST over Lrd Lincoln Memorial DR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd E Mason ST over Lrd Lincoln Memorial DR carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd E Mason ST over Lrd Lincoln Memorial DR?

The structure is 675 ft (205.7 m) long with a longest span of 384 ft (116.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd E Mason ST over Lrd Lincoln Memorial DR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.