US Bridges

Cth Ee W Hampton over Lincoln Creek

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Sth 145 · Structure no. P40053400000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,370
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Ee W Hampton over Lincoln Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Ee W Hampton over Lincoln Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 69 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 20,370 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,200 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCth Ee W Hampton
CrossesLincoln Creek
Location0.2M E JCT Sth 145
RouteCounty Highway 0EE
Coordinates43.10465, -87.9897
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,370 (2022)
Projected traffic25,200 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 Cth Ee W Hampton over Lincoln Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Cth Ee W Hampton over Lincoln Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Ee W Hampton over Lincoln Creek carry?

About 20,370 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cth Ee W Hampton over Lincoln Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Ee W Hampton over Lincoln Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.