Lrd W Becher ST over Kinnickinnic River
FairMilwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Sth 38 · Structure no. P40079400000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 148 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd W Becher ST over Kinnickinnic River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Becher ST over Kinnickinnic River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 59 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 11,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,320 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd W Becher ST over Kinnickinnic River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Lrd W Becher ST over 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Lrd W Becher ST over Kinnickinnic River carry?
About 11,100 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Lrd W Becher ST over Kinnickinnic River?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Lrd W Becher ST over Kinnickinnic River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.