Ush 53 N over Duncan Creek
FairChippewa County, Wisconsin · 4.0M N JCT Cth B to E · Structure no. B09007500000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 53 N over Duncan Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 N 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 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,480 by 2041. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 N 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 N 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 N over Duncan Creek carry?
About 7,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ush 53 N over Duncan Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 53 N over Duncan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.