US Bridges

Lrd W Villard Ave over Lincoln Creek

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.4M W JCT Sth 57 · Structure no. P40089400000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Villard Ave over Lincoln Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Villard Ave over Lincoln Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 70 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2041. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd W Villard Ave
CrossesLincoln Creek
Location0.4M W JCT Sth 57
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.11201, -87.94095
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Villard Ave over Lincoln Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Lrd W Villard Ave over Lincoln Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd W Villard Ave over Lincoln Creek carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W Villard Ave over Lincoln Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Villard Ave over Lincoln Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.