US Bridges

Ush 53 NB over Lrd 147th St.

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 4.4M N JCT Cth B to E · Structure no. B09007700000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 NB over Lrd 147th St. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush 53 NB over Lrd 147th St. 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 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,480 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 53 NB
CrossesLrd 147th St.
Location4.4M N JCT Cth B to E
RouteU.S. Route 53
Coordinates45.0563, -91.46488
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2021)
Projected traffic9,480 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 NB over Lrd 147th St. built?

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

What condition is Ush 53 NB over Lrd 147th St. 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 NB over Lrd 147th St. carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53 NB over Lrd 147th St.?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 NB over Lrd 147th St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.