US Bridges

Ush 53 NB over Cth Ss / Wild Rivers Tra

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 4.8M N JCT Sth 48 to E · Structure no. B03005700000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
505 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,150
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 NB over Cth Ss / Wild Rivers Tra is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 NB over Cth Ss / Wild Rivers Tra in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5,150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,950 by 2042. The structure is 505 ft (153.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 53 NB
CrossesCth Ss / Wild Rivers Tra
Location4.8M N JCT Sth 48 to E
RouteU.S. Route 53
Coordinates45.574, -91.7612
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length505 ft (153.8 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,150 (2021)
Projected traffic5,950 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Cth Ss / Wild Rivers Tra built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 53 NB over Cth Ss / Wild Rivers Tra 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 Ush 53 NB over Cth Ss / Wild Rivers Tra carry?

About 5,150 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ush 53 NB over Cth Ss / Wild Rivers Tra?

The structure is 505 ft (153.8 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 NB over Cth Ss / Wild Rivers Tra?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.