US Bridges

Lrd S 20th ST over Br Kinnickinnic River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT IH 43-894 · Structure no. P40051000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,037
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S 20th ST over Br Kinnickinnic River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd S 20th ST over Br Kinnickinnic River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 9,037 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,920 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd S 20th ST
CrossesBr Kinnickinnic River
Location0.5M N JCT IH 43-894
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.96962, -87.93891
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,037 (2022)
Projected traffic7,920 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 20th ST over Br Kinnickinnic River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd S 20th ST over Br 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 S 20th ST over Br Kinnickinnic River carry?

About 9,037 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd S 20th ST over Br Kinnickinnic River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lrd S 20th ST over Br Kinnickinnic River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.