US Bridges

Lrd S 16th ST Ramp over Land

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Sth 59 · Structure no. B400550010B0000

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,642
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S 16th ST Ramp over Land is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Lrd S 16th ST Ramp over Land in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 6 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 3,642 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,160 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd S 16th ST Ramp
CrossesLand
Location0.8M N JCT Sth 59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.0305, -87.93256
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 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 length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,642 (2023)
Projected traffic11,160 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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$984,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd S 16th ST Ramp over Land built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Lrd S 16th ST Ramp over Land 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 Ramp over Land carry?

About 3,642 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd S 16th ST Ramp over Land?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd S 16th ST Ramp over Land?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.