US Bridges

Lrd Allen ST over Ush 53

Fair

Barron County, Wisconsin · 1.1M W JCT Main Ave · Structure no. B03004600000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Allen ST over Ush 53 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Allen ST 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 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 3,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,440 by 2042. The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Allen ST
CrossesUsh 53
Location1.1M W JCT Main Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.49497, -91.76443
Functional classUrban Collector

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 rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (79 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2022)
Projected traffic4,440 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Allen ST over Ush 53 built?

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

What condition is Lrd Allen ST over Ush 53 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 Lrd Allen ST over Ush 53 carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Allen ST over Ush 53?

The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Allen ST over Ush 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.