Ush 53 NB over Bear Creek
FairBarron County, Wisconsin · 3.4M N JCT Sth 48 to E · Structure no. B03005300000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 129 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 53 NB over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 NB over Bear Creek 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 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,480 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 53 NB over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 53 NB over Bear Creek 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 Bear Creek carry?
About 5,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Ush 53 NB over Bear Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 53 NB over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.