US Bridges

Ush 53 NB over Chippewa River 12

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 2.5M N JCT Sth 124 to N · Structure no. B09004900000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2008
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 NB over Chippewa River 12 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 NB over Chippewa River 12 in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2042. The structure is 638 ft (194.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 53 NB
CrossesChippewa River 12
Location2.5M N JCT Sth 124 to N
RouteU.S. Route 53
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.92093, -91.42774
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length638 ft (194.5 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2021)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2042
Trucks30%
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 NB over Chippewa River 12 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Ush 53 NB over Chippewa River 12 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 NB over Chippewa River 12 carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53 NB over Chippewa River 12?

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 NB over Chippewa River 12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.