US Bridges

Cth B over Ush 53

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Cth Ss · Structure no. B03005500000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth B over Ush 53 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth B 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2041. The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCth B
CrossesUsh 53
Location0.3M W JCT Cth Ss
RouteCounty Highway 0B
Coordinates45.56712, -91.7649
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length247 ft (75.4 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic600 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cth B over Ush 53 built?

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

What condition is Cth B 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 Cth B over Ush 53 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth B over Ush 53?

The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth B over Ush 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.