Ush 53 SB over Lrd 20th ST
PoorBarron County, Wisconsin · 1.7M S JCT Ush 8 to E · Structure no. B03003000000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,850
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 53 SB over Lrd 20th ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 SB over Lrd 20th ST 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,020 by 2039. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 44 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 53 SB over Lrd 20th ST built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 53 SB over Lrd 20th ST in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Ush 53 SB over Lrd 20th ST carry?
About 5,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ush 53 SB over Lrd 20th ST?
The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 53 SB over Lrd 20th ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.