US Bridges

Ush 53NB over UP RR & Bike Path

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · At UP RR & Bike Path · Structure no. B09022900000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53NB over UP RR & Bike Path is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53NB over UP RR & Bike Path 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,320 by 2041. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 53NB
CrossesUP RR & Bike Path
LocationAt UP RR & Bike Path
RouteU.S. Route 53
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.89556, -91.41937
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2021)
Projected traffic13,320 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Ush 53NB over UP RR & Bike Path built?

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

What condition is Ush 53NB over UP RR & Bike Path 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 53NB over UP RR & Bike Path carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53NB over UP RR & Bike Path?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53NB over UP RR & Bike Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.