US Bridges

Lrd 15th Ave over Ush 53

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 1.4M W JCT Cth Ss · Structure no. B03004100000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 15th Ave over Ush 53 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 15th Ave over Ush 53 in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,840 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd 15th Ave
CrossesUsh 53
Location1.4M W JCT Cth Ss
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.4228, -91.76365
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length230 ft (70.2 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2021)
Projected traffic3,840 by 2041
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 15th Ave over Ush 53 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 15th Ave over Ush 53 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd 15th Ave over Ush 53 carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd 15th Ave over Ush 53?

The structure is 230 ft (70.2 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 15th Ave over Ush 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.