US Bridges

Cth Oo over Ush 53

Fair

Barron County, Wisconsin · 0.5M W JCT Cth Ss · Structure no. B03002800000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Oo over Ush 53 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Oo over Ush 53 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 340 vehicles a day, projected to reach 408 by 2041. The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Oo
CrossesUsh 53
Location0.5M W JCT Cth Ss
RouteCounty Highway 0OD
CountyBarron County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.35055, -91.70311
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length252 ft (76.9 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2021)
Projected traffic408 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Cth Oo over Ush 53 built?

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

What condition is Cth Oo over Ush 53 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 Cth Oo over Ush 53 carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth Oo over Ush 53?

The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Oo over Ush 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.