US Bridges

Lrd N Teutonia Ave over Lincoln Creek

PoorPosted for load

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.1M N JCT Sth 190 · Structure no. P40082300000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,845
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd N Teutonia Ave over Lincoln Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lrd N Teutonia Ave over Lincoln Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 21,845 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,041 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd N Teutonia Ave
CrossesLincoln Creek
Location1.1M N JCT Sth 190
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.10982, -87.94919
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,845 (2023)
Projected traffic22,041 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$521,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd N Teutonia Ave over Lincoln Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd N Teutonia Ave over Lincoln Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd N Teutonia Ave over Lincoln Creek carry?

About 21,845 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd N Teutonia Ave over Lincoln Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd N Teutonia Ave over Lincoln Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.