US Bridges

Lrd E Lincoln Ave over Lrd Carferry DR

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT IH 794 · Structure no. P40080400000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
929 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
5,181
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd E Lincoln Ave over Lrd Carferry DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd E Lincoln Ave over Lrd Carferry DR in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 68 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 5,181 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2043. The structure is 929 ft (283.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd E Lincoln Ave
CrossesLrd Carferry DR
Location0.1M W JCT IH 794
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.00357, -87.89459
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length929 ft (283.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,181 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd E Lincoln Ave over Lrd Carferry DR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Lrd E Lincoln Ave over Lrd Carferry DR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd E Lincoln Ave over Lrd Carferry DR carry?

About 5,181 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd E Lincoln Ave over Lrd Carferry DR?

The structure is 929 ft (283.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd E Lincoln Ave over Lrd Carferry DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.