US Bridges

Lrd S 6th ST over Br Kinnickinnic River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.2M N JCT Cth Zz · Structure no. P40083300000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,480
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S 6th ST over Br Kinnickinnic River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd S 6th ST over Br Kinnickinnic River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 8,480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,040 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd S 6th ST
CrossesBr Kinnickinnic River
Location2.2M N JCT Cth Zz
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.96204, -87.91946
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,480 (2022)
Projected traffic8,040 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 S 6th ST over Br Kinnickinnic River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd S 6th ST over Br 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd S 6th ST over Br Kinnickinnic River carry?

About 8,480 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd S 6th ST over Br Kinnickinnic River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Lrd S 6th ST over Br Kinnickinnic River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.