US Bridges

Ush 53 N over Cth X-River RD

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 2.7M N JCT Sth 124 to N · Structure no. B09005100000000

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 N over Cth X-River RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 N over Cth X-River RD in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 55 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 5 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 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,320 by 2041. The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 53 N
CrossesCth X-River RD
Location2.7M N JCT Sth 124 to N
RouteU.S. Route 53
Coordinates44.92375, -91.42778
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2021)
Projected traffic13,320 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 53 N over Cth X-River RD built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Ush 53 N over Cth X-River RD 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 N over Cth X-River RD carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53 N over Cth X-River RD?

The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 N over Cth X-River RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.