US Bridges

Lrd S 35th ST over Kinnickinnic River

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.2M S JCT Sth 24 · Structure no. P40051100000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,599
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S 35th ST over Kinnickinnic River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd S 35th ST over Kinnickinnic River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 63 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,599 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,080 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd S 35th ST
CrossesKinnickinnic River
Location0.2M S JCT Sth 24
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.99049, -87.95793
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,599 (2022)
Projected traffic13,080 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 S 35th ST over Kinnickinnic River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Lrd S 35th ST over Kinnickinnic River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd S 35th ST over Kinnickinnic River carry?

About 12,599 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd S 35th ST over Kinnickinnic River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd S 35th ST over Kinnickinnic River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.