US Bridges

Ush 53 over Tilden Creek

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 5.0M N JCT Sth 29 to E · Structure no. B09007000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 over Tilden Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ush 53 over Tilden Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970, 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 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,120 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUsh 53
CrossesTilden Creek
Location5.0M N JCT Sth 29 to E
RouteU.S. Route 53
Coordinates44.99103, -91.44245
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2021)
Projected traffic21,120 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 over Tilden Creek built?

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

What condition is Ush 53 over Tilden Creek 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 over Tilden Creek carry?

About 17,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53 over Tilden Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Ush 53 over Tilden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.