Sth 13 over Ush 2-USH 53
FairDouglas County, Wisconsin · At JCT Ush 2-53-13 (a) · Structure no. B16002400000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 467 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 13 over Ush 2-USH 53 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 13 over Ush 2-USH 53 in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 57 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 5 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,875 by 2043. The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 13 over Ush 2-USH 53 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Sth 13 over Ush 2-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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 13 over Ush 2-USH 53 carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sth 13 over Ush 2-USH 53?
The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 13 over Ush 2-USH 53?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.