US Bridges

Cth B over Ush 53

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W JCT Cth Q · Structure no. B09005900000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth B over Ush 53 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth B over Ush 53 in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971, 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,800 by 2041. The structure is 237 ft (72.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCth B
CrossesUsh 53
Location0.2M W JCT Cth Q
RouteCounty Highway 0B
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.99997, -91.44223
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length237 ft (72.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2021)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Cth B over Ush 53 built?

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

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

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth B over Ush 53?

The structure is 237 ft (72.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Cth B over Ush 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.