LRD S 16TH ST
Carrying LRD S 16TH ST over LAND
0.8M N JCT STH 59, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LRD S 16TH ST
The LRD S 16TH ST bridge in Milwaukee, Wisconsin carries LRD S 16TH ST over LAND. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1986, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 6 sections, stretching 77.7 meters (255 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,300 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LRD S 16TH ST compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1929
- Last Reconstructed
- 1986
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 77.7 m (255 ft)
- Deck Width
- 21.3 m (70 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,300 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B40055000100000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
LRD S 16TH ST is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare LRD S 16TH ST against other structures in Milwaukee and across Wisconsin. Wisconsin bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for LRD S 16TH ST?
LRD S 16TH ST in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LRD S 16TH ST inspected?
LRD S 16TH ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 9,300 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD S 16TH ST is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LRD S 16TH ST?
LRD S 16TH ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LRD S 16TH ST?
LRD S 16TH ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is LRD S 16TH ST and does age affect safety?
LRD S 16TH ST was built in 1929, making it 97 years old and last reconstructed in 1986.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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