US Bridges

Lrd W Hampton Ave over Lincoln Creek

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.1M E JCT Sth 145 · Structure no. P40080100000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,536
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Hampton Ave over Lincoln Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Hampton Ave over Lincoln Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 64 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 15,536 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,015 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd W Hampton Ave
CrossesLincoln Creek
Location2.1M E JCT Sth 145
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.10449, -87.95261
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,536 (2023)
Projected traffic22,015 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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

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 Hampton Ave over Lincoln Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Lrd W Hampton 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 Hampton Ave over Lincoln Creek carry?

About 15,536 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd W Hampton Ave over Lincoln Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Hampton Ave over Lincoln Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.