US Bridges

Ush 53 NB over Cth I

Fair

Barron County, Wisconsin · 8.4M N JCT Cth M to E · Structure no. B03002300000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 NB over Cth I is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 NB over Cth I 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 5 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,320 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUsh 53 NB
CrossesCth I
Location8.4M N JCT Cth M to E
RouteU.S. Route 53
CountyBarron County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.30364, -91.65813
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2021)
Projected traffic7,320 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 I built?

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

What condition is Ush 53 NB over Cth I 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 Cth I carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53 NB over Cth I?

The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 NB over Cth I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.