US Bridges

Lrd 50th Ave over Ush 53

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 2.8M W JCT Sth 29 · Structure no. B09004700000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 50th Ave over Ush 53 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 50th Ave over Ush 53 in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 50th Ave
CrossesUsh 53
Location2.8M W JCT Sth 29
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.91495, -91.42826
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length185 ft (56.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 50th Ave over Ush 53 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 50th Ave over Ush 53 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd 50th Ave over Ush 53 carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd 50th Ave over Ush 53?

The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 50th Ave over Ush 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.