US Bridges

Lrd S 16th ST over Lrd Canal ST & Cmstp&p R

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Sth 59 · Structure no. B40055000120000

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S 16th ST over Lrd Canal ST & Cmstp&p R is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Lrd S 16th ST over Lrd Canal ST & Cmstp&p R in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 96 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 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 9,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,160 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd S 16th ST
CrossesLrd Canal ST & Cmstp&p R
Location0.8M N JCT Sth 59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03131, -87.9329
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2021)
Projected traffic11,160 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 S 16th ST over Lrd Canal ST & Cmstp&p R built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Lrd S 16th ST over Lrd Canal ST & Cmstp&p R 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd S 16th ST over Lrd Canal ST & Cmstp&p R carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd S 16th ST over Lrd Canal ST & Cmstp&p R?

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd S 16th ST over Lrd Canal ST & Cmstp&p R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.