US Bridges

Lrd W Lincoln Ave over Kinnickinnic River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Sth 38 · Structure no. B40064800000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,469
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Lincoln Ave over Kinnickinnic River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Lincoln Ave over Kinnickinnic River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,469 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,120 by 2041. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd W Lincoln Ave
CrossesKinnickinnic River
Location0.3M E JCT Sth 38
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.00296, -87.9119
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,469 (2022)
Projected traffic9,120 by 2041
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 W Lincoln Ave over Kinnickinnic River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Lincoln Ave over Kinnickinnic River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W Lincoln Ave over Kinnickinnic River carry?

About 6,469 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W Lincoln Ave over Kinnickinnic River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Lincoln Ave over Kinnickinnic River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.