Ush 53 SB over Lrd 72nd St.
FairChippewa County, Wisconsin · 3.1M S JCT Cth M to E · Structure no. B09009000000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 53 SB over Lrd 72nd St. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 SB over Lrd 72nd St. in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,890 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 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 Lrd 72nd St. built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Ush 53 SB 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 SB over Lrd 72nd St. carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ush 53 SB over Lrd 72nd St.?
The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 53 SB over Lrd 72nd St.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.