US Bridges

Lrd Plainfield Ave over Br Kinnickinnic River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.7M E JCT Sth 241 · Structure no. P40057900000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
473
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Plainfield Ave over Br Kinnickinnic River is a concrete culvert carrying Lrd Plainfield Ave over Br Kinnickinnic River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 473 vehicles a day, projected to reach 721 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Plainfield Ave
CrossesBr Kinnickinnic River
Location0.7M E JCT Sth 241
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.96883, -87.94183
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
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 adequacy7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic473 (2023)
Projected traffic721 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

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 Plainfield Ave over Br Kinnickinnic River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Plainfield Ave 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 Plainfield Ave over Br Kinnickinnic River carry?

About 473 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Plainfield Ave over Br Kinnickinnic River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lrd Plainfield Ave over Br Kinnickinnic River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.