US Bridges

Lrd 21st ST over Ush 53

Fair

Barron County, Wisconsin · 1.3M N JCT Cth Oo · Structure no. B03002900000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 21st ST over Ush 53 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 21st ST 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 268 ft (81.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 21st ST
CrossesUsh 53
Location1.3M N JCT Cth Oo
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBarron County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.36887, -91.72516
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length268 ft (81.6 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lrd 21st ST over Ush 53 built?

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

What condition is Lrd 21st ST 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 Lrd 21st ST over Ush 53 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd 21st ST over Ush 53?

The structure is 268 ft (81.6 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 21st ST over Ush 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.