US Bridges

Ush 53 NB over Lrd Oak Lawn RD

Fair

Barron County, Wisconsin · 1.8M N JCT Sth 48 to E · Structure no. B03005100000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,150
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 NB over Lrd Oak Lawn RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush 53 NB over Lrd Oak Lawn RD in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,480 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 53 NB
CrossesLrd Oak Lawn RD
Location1.8M N JCT Sth 48 to E
RouteU.S. Route 53
Coordinates45.5307, -91.75952
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,150 (2021)
Projected traffic6,480 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 NB over Lrd Oak Lawn RD built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 53 NB over Lrd Oak Lawn RD 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 Lrd Oak Lawn RD carry?

About 5,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53 NB over Lrd Oak Lawn RD?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 NB over Lrd Oak Lawn RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.