US Bridges

Ush 53 SB over Cth V

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 2.6 MI N JCT of Cth Ss · Structure no. B03019500000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,350
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 SB over Cth V is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 SB over Cth V in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,220 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 53 SB
CrossesCth V
Location2.6 MI N JCT of Cth Ss
RouteU.S. Route 53
Coordinates45.61056, -91.76806
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,350 (2021)
Projected traffic5,220 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 SB over Cth V built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 53 SB over Cth V 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 Cth V carry?

About 4,350 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ush 53 SB over Cth V?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 SB over Cth V?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.