US Bridges

Ush 53-E 2nd ST over Lstt RR

Fair

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 0.9M N JCT Ush 2 to W · Structure no. B16001000000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53-E 2nd ST over Lstt RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53-E 2nd ST over Lstt RR in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 63 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,700 by 2043. The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 53-E 2nd ST
CrossesLstt RR
Location0.9M N JCT Ush 2 to W
RouteU.S. Route 53
CountyDouglas County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.73116, -92.08243
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2023)
Projected traffic16,700 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-E 2nd ST over Lstt RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Ush 53-E 2nd ST over Lstt RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 53-E 2nd ST over Lstt RR carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53-E 2nd ST over Lstt RR?

The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53-E 2nd ST over Lstt RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.