US Bridges

Lrd S 16th ST over Land

Poor

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Sth 59 · Structure no. B40055000150000

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,109
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S 16th ST over Land is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Lrd S 16th ST over Land 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 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 9,109 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,920 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesLrd S 16th ST
CrossesLand
Location0.8M N JCT Sth 59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03331, -87.93289
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,109 (2023)
Projected traffic10,920 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd S 16th ST over Land 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 Land 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd S 16th ST over Land carry?

About 9,109 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd S 16th ST over Land?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd S 16th ST over Land?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.