US Bridges

Lrd S 5th ST over Br Kinnickinnic River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.4M W JCT Sth 38 · Structure no. P40059200000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
864
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S 5th ST over Br Kinnickinnic River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd S 5th ST over Br Kinnickinnic River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1962, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 864 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,516 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd S 5th ST
CrossesBr Kinnickinnic River
Location0.4M W JCT Sth 38
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.96102, -87.91703
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic864 (2023)
Projected traffic1,516 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 S 5th ST over Br Kinnickinnic River built?

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

What condition is Lrd S 5th 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd S 5th ST over Br Kinnickinnic River carry?

About 864 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd S 5th ST over Br Kinnickinnic River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd S 5th ST over Br Kinnickinnic River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.