Ush 53 SB over Duncan Creek
FairChippewa County, Wisconsin · 4.2M S JCT Sth 40 to N · Structure no. B09007400000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 53 SB over Duncan Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 SB over Duncan Creek 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 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,960 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 53 SB over Duncan Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Ush 53 SB over Duncan 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 SB over Duncan Creek carry?
About 15,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ush 53 SB over Duncan Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 53 SB over Duncan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.