Ush 53 NB over Chetek River
FairBarron County, Wisconsin · 8.1M N JCT Cth M to E · Structure no. B03002100000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 223 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 53 NB over Chetek River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 NB over Chetek River 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 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2041. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 53 NB over Chetek River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 53 NB over Chetek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Ush 53 NB over Chetek River carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Ush 53 NB over Chetek River?
The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 53 NB over Chetek River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.