Ush 2-USH 53-E 2nd over Bluff Creek
GoodDouglas County, Wisconsin · 3.7M E JCT Ush 53 (a) · Structure no. B16006700000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 2-USH 53-E 2nd over Bluff Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 2-USH 53-E 2nd over Bluff Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 23,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,100 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 2-USH 53-E 2nd over Bluff Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 2-USH 53-E 2nd over Bluff Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.
How much traffic does Ush 2-USH 53-E 2nd over Bluff Creek 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 Bluff Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 2-USH 53-E 2nd over Bluff Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.