US Bridges

Lrd N 51st Blvd over Lincoln Creek

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.6M N JCT Sth 145 · Structure no. B40092300000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,375
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd N 51st Blvd over Lincoln Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd N 51st Blvd over Lincoln Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9,375 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,700 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd N 51st Blvd
CrossesLincoln Creek
Location0.6M N JCT Sth 145
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.09939, -87.9767
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,375 (2023)
Projected traffic11,700 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 N 51st Blvd over Lincoln Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd N 51st Blvd over Lincoln Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd N 51st Blvd over Lincoln Creek carry?

About 9,375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lrd N 51st Blvd over Lincoln Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd N 51st Blvd over Lincoln Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.