US Bridges

Ush 53 SB over Br Bear Creek

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 4.6M S JCT Cth V · Structure no. B03006600000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,150
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 SB over Br Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ush 53 SB over Br 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 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, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,180 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 53 SB
CrossesBr Bear Creek
Location4.6M S JCT Cth V
RouteU.S. Route 53
Coordinates45.54586, -91.76373
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,150 (2021)
Projected traffic6,180 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 53 SB over Br Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is Ush 53 SB over Br Bear Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does Ush 53 SB over Br Bear Creek carry?

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

How long is Ush 53 SB over Br Bear Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ush 53 SB over Br Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.