Ush 53 NB over Red Cedar River
FairBarron County, Wisconsin · 3.8M N JCT Ush 8 to E · Structure no. B03004300000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 231 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 53 NB over Red Cedar River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 NB over Red Cedar River 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 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,680 by 2041. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 53 NB over Red Cedar River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 53 NB over Red Cedar River 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 NB over Red Cedar River carry?
About 6,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ush 53 NB over Red Cedar River?
The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 53 NB over Red Cedar River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.