US Bridges

Ush 53 NB over Cth O

Fair

Barron County, Wisconsin · 5.7M N JCT Ush 8 to E · Structure no. B03004500000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 NB over Cth O is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 NB over Cth O 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,560 by 2039. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 53 NB
CrossesCth O
Location5.7M N JCT Ush 8 to E
RouteU.S. Route 53
Coordinates45.473, -91.75852
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2022)
Projected traffic7,560 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 NB over Cth O built?

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

What condition is Ush 53 NB over Cth O 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 Cth O carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53 NB over Cth O?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 NB over Cth O?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.