US Bridges

Lrd S 11th ST over Burnham Canal

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Sth 59 · Structure no. B40056000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
153
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S 11th ST over Burnham Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd S 11th ST over Burnham Canal in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 153 vehicles a day, projected to reach 228 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd S 11th ST
CrossesBurnham Canal
Location0.2M N JCT Sth 59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.02623, -87.92526
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2023)
Projected traffic228 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd S 11th ST over Burnham Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd S 11th ST over Burnham Canal 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd S 11th ST over Burnham Canal carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd S 11th ST over Burnham Canal?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd S 11th ST over Burnham Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.