US Bridges

Lrd 16 1/2 Ave over Ush 53

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 1.2M W JCT Cth Ss · Structure no. B03005400000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 16 1/2 Ave over Ush 53 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 16 1/2 Ave 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 740 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 888 by 2041. The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd 16 1/2 Ave
CrossesUsh 53
Location1.2M W JCT Cth Ss
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.44453, -91.76003
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length232 ft (70.8 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2021)
Projected traffic888 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 16 1/2 Ave over Ush 53 built?

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

What condition is Lrd 16 1/2 Ave over Ush 53 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd 16 1/2 Ave over Ush 53 carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lrd 16 1/2 Ave over Ush 53?

The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 16 1/2 Ave over Ush 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.