Ush 53 N over Lrd 72nd ST
FairChippewa County, Wisconsin · 3.2M N JCT Sth 64 to E · Structure no. B09008900000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 176 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 53 N over Lrd 72nd ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 N over Lrd 72nd ST in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 53 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,080 by 2041. The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long and 43 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 53 N over Lrd 72nd ST built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Ush 53 N over Lrd 72nd 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 N over Lrd 72nd ST carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ush 53 N over Lrd 72nd ST?
The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 53 N over Lrd 72nd ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.