US Bridges

Ush 53 SB over Lrd Carlson School Drive

Fair

Barron County, Wisconsin · 7.1M S JCT Cth I to E · Structure no. B03001400000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 SB over Lrd Carlson School Drive is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush 53 SB over Lrd Carlson School Drive in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,440 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 53 SB
CrossesLrd Carlson School Drive
Location7.1M S JCT Cth I to E
RouteU.S. Route 53
CountyBarron County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.22163, -91.58247
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2021)
Projected traffic7,440 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 53 SB over Lrd Carlson School Drive built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 53 SB over Lrd Carlson School Drive 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 53 SB over Lrd Carlson School Drive carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53 SB over Lrd Carlson School Drive?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 SB over Lrd Carlson School Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.