US Bridges

Lrd Kinnickinnic R over Kinnickinnic River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W JCT Sth 241(27th S · Structure no. B40075800000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Kinnickinnic R over Kinnickinnic River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Kinnickinnic R over Kinnickinnic River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Kinnickinnic R
CrossesKinnickinnic River
Location0.2M W JCT Sth 241(27th S
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.9908, -87.95257
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2021)
Projected traffic5,040 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Kinnickinnic R over Kinnickinnic River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Kinnickinnic R 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Kinnickinnic R over Kinnickinnic River carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Kinnickinnic R over Kinnickinnic River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Kinnickinnic R over Kinnickinnic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.