US Bridges

Lrd E Kilbourn Ave over Milwaukee River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W JCT Ush 18 · Structure no. P40088100000000

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,167
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd E Kilbourn Ave over Milwaukee River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Lrd E Kilbourn Ave over Milwaukee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 96 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 5,167 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,894 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd E Kilbourn Ave
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location0.2M W JCT Ush 18
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.0416, -87.91292
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,167 (2023)
Projected traffic11,894 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd E Kilbourn Ave over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Lrd E Kilbourn Ave over Milwaukee 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 E Kilbourn Ave over Milwaukee River carry?

About 5,167 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd E Kilbourn Ave over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd E Kilbourn Ave over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.