US Bridges

Lrd S 16th ST over ST Paul Ave & Buildings

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Sth 59 · Structure no. B40055000170000

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S 16th ST over ST Paul Ave & Buildings is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Lrd S 16th ST over ST Paul Ave & Buildings 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 9,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,920 by 2042. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 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
CrossesST Paul Ave & Buildings
Location0.8M N JCT Sth 59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03454, -87.93287
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 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 traffic9,100 (2022)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd S 16th ST over ST Paul Ave & Buildings 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 ST Paul Ave & Buildings 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 ST Paul Ave & Buildings carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd S 16th ST over ST Paul Ave & Buildings?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 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 ST Paul Ave & Buildings?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.