US Bridges

Ush 53 NB over Cth a

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 7.2M N JCT Cth M to E · Structure no. B03001900000000

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
272 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 NB over Cth a is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 NB over Cth a in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2041. The structure is 272 ft (82.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 53 NB
CrossesCth a
Location7.2M N JCT Cth M to E
RouteU.S. Route 53
Coordinates45.29052, -91.64344
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2021)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2041
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 NB over Cth a built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Ush 53 NB over Cth a 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 53 NB over Cth a carry?

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

How long is Ush 53 NB over Cth a?

The structure is 272 ft (82.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 NB over Cth a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.