US Bridges

Lrd W Hampton Ave over Milwaukee River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Sth 57 · Structure no. P40075000000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Hampton Ave over Milwaukee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Hampton Ave over Milwaukee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 14,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,640 by 2043. The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Hampton Ave
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location0.2M E JCT Sth 57
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.1042, -87.92618
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2022)
Projected traffic17,640 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Hampton Ave over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Lrd W Hampton Ave over Milwaukee 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W Hampton Ave over Milwaukee River carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W Hampton Ave over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Hampton Ave over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.