US Bridges

Ush 2-USH 53-E 2nd over Nemadji River

Fair

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 2.4M E JCT Ush 53 to N · Structure no. B16006600000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 2-USH 53-E 2nd over Nemadji River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 2-USH 53-E 2nd over Nemadji River in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 23,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,100 by 2040. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUsh 2-USH 53-E 2nd
CrossesNemadji River
Location2.4M E JCT Ush 53 to N
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates46.69702, -92.03529
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,300 (2022)
Projected traffic27,100 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 2-USH 53-E 2nd over Nemadji River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 2-USH 53-E 2nd over Nemadji River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 2-USH 53-E 2nd over Nemadji River carry?

About 23,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ush 2-USH 53-E 2nd over Nemadji River?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 2-USH 53-E 2nd over Nemadji River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.