Ush 53-E 2nd ST over Soo Line
FairDouglas County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Ush 2 to W · Structure no. B16001100000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 53-E 2nd ST over Soo Line is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53-E 2nd ST over Soo Line 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 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-E 2nd ST over Soo Line 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 Soo Line 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 Soo Line carry?
About 19,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ush 53-E 2nd ST over Soo Line?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 53-E 2nd ST over Soo Line?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.