US Bridges

Lrd 51st ST over Lincoln Creek

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Cth S · Structure no. P40066600000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
393
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 51st ST over Lincoln Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lrd 51st ST over Lincoln Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 393 vehicles a day, projected to reach 463 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 51st ST
CrossesLincoln Creek
Location0.1M S JCT Cth S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.13351, -87.97576
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic393 (2023)
Projected traffic463 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 51st ST over Lincoln Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 51st ST 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 51st ST over Lincoln Creek carry?

About 393 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd 51st ST over Lincoln Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Lrd 51st ST over Lincoln Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.