US Bridges

Ush 53 N over Sth 124

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · Sth 124 · Structure no. B09024700000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 N over Sth 124 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 N over Sth 124 in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 53 N
CrossesSth 124
LocationSth 124
RouteU.S. Route 53
Coordinates44.89421, -91.41715
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2021)
Projected traffic13,320 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 Ush 53 N over Sth 124 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 53 N over Sth 124 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 Sth 124 carry?

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

How long is Ush 53 N over Sth 124?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 N over Sth 124?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.