US Bridges

Sth 29 EB over Ush 53

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · At Ush 53 · Structure no. B09021800000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
377 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,150
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 29 EB over Ush 53 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 29 EB over Ush 53 in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 14,150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,980 by 2041. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 29 EB
CrossesUsh 53
LocationAt Ush 53
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates44.89163, -91.41501
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length377 ft (114.9 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,150 (2021)
Projected traffic16,980 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 Sth 29 EB over Ush 53 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 29 EB over Ush 53 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 29 EB over Ush 53 carry?

About 14,150 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sth 29 EB over Ush 53?

The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 29 EB over Ush 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.