US Bridges

Lrd N 16th ST over IH 94 E-W Freeway

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Sth 59 · Structure no. B40055000180000

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd N 16th ST over IH 94 E-W Freeway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd N 16th ST over IH 94 E-W Freeway 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, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,920 by 2042. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd N 16th ST
CrossesIH 94 E-W Freeway
Location0.8M N JCT Sth 59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03519, -87.93284
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.1 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
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd N 16th ST over IH 94 E-W Freeway built?

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

What condition is Lrd N 16th ST over IH 94 E-W Freeway 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd N 16th ST over IH 94 E-W Freeway carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd N 16th ST over IH 94 E-W Freeway?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd N 16th ST over IH 94 E-W Freeway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.