US Bridges

Ush 53 S over Cth S

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 2.7M S JCT Cth B to E · Structure no. B09005600000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 S over Cth S is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 S over Cth S in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,560 by 2041. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 53 S
CrossesCth S
Location2.7M S JCT Cth B to E
RouteU.S. Route 53
Coordinates44.96632, -91.42747
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2021)
Projected traffic10,560 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 S over Cth S built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Ush 53 S over Cth S 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 S over Cth S carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53 S over Cth S?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 S over Cth S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.