US Bridges

Ush 53 NB over Wi Central RR

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Sth 29 to E · Structure no. B09005300000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 NB over Wi Central RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 NB over Wi Central RR in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 54 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 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,320 by 2041. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUsh 53 NB
CrossesWi Central RR
Location0.1M N JCT Sth 29 to E
RouteU.S. Route 53
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.92661, -91.42781
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2021)
Projected traffic13,320 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 53 NB over Wi Central RR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Ush 53 NB over Wi Central RR 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 Wi Central RR carry?

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

How long is Ush 53 NB over Wi Central RR?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 NB over Wi Central RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.