US Bridges

Ush 53 SB over Cth W

Fair

Barron County, Wisconsin · 7.2M S JCT Sth 48 to E · Structure no. B03003900000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 SB over Cth W is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 SB over Cth W in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,080 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 53 SB
CrossesCth W
Location7.2M S JCT Sth 48 to E
RouteU.S. Route 53
Coordinates45.40819, -91.76304
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64.1 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2021)
Projected traffic7,080 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 SB over Cth W built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 53 SB over Cth W 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 53 SB over Cth W carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53 SB over Cth W?

The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 SB over Cth W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.