Ush 53 SB over Chippewa River 11
FairChippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.2M S JCT Sth 29 to E · Structure no. B09004800000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 638 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 53 SB over Chippewa River 11 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 SB over Chippewa River 11 in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 57 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,303 by 2042. The structure is 638 ft (194.5 m) long and 36 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 53 SB over Chippewa River 11 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Ush 53 SB over Chippewa River 11 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 Ush 53 SB over Chippewa River 11 carry?
About 11,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ush 53 SB over Chippewa River 11?
The structure is 638 ft (194.5 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 53 SB over Chippewa River 11?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.