US Bridges

Ush 53 NB over Ush 2 EB

Fair

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 3.3M N JCT Cth V · Structure no. B16004800000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 NB over Ush 2 EB is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 NB over Ush 2 EB in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,575 by 2043. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 53 NB
CrossesUsh 2 EB
Location3.3M N JCT Cth V
RouteU.S. Route 53
Coordinates46.60404, -91.90472
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2023)
Projected traffic4,575 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 NB over Ush 2 EB built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 53 NB over Ush 2 EB 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 NB over Ush 2 EB carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53 NB over Ush 2 EB?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 NB over Ush 2 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.