US Bridges

Lrd W Glendale Ave over Lincoln Creek

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.0M N JCT Sth 190 · Structure no. P40058600000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,097
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Glendale Ave over Lincoln Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Glendale Ave over Lincoln Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 1,097 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,358 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd W Glendale Ave
CrossesLincoln Creek
Location1.0M N JCT Sth 190
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.10076, -87.97149
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,097 (2023)
Projected traffic1,358 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 W Glendale Ave over Lincoln Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Lrd W Glendale Ave 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W Glendale Ave over Lincoln Creek carry?

About 1,097 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd W Glendale Ave over Lincoln Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Glendale Ave over Lincoln Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.