US Bridges

Ush 2-USH 53-E 2nd over Lrd Service Road

Good

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 1.7M E JCT Ush 53 to N · Structure no. B16006800000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 2-USH 53-E 2nd over Lrd Service Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 2-USH 53-E 2nd over Lrd Service Road 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 20,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,200 by 2040. The structure is 304 ft (92.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 2-USH 53-E 2nd
CrossesLrd Service Road
Location1.7M E JCT Ush 53 to N
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates46.70376, -92.04384
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,400 (2022)
Projected traffic23,200 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 2-USH 53-E 2nd over Lrd Service Road built?

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

What condition is Ush 2-USH 53-E 2nd over Lrd Service Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 2-USH 53-E 2nd over Lrd Service Road carry?

About 20,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ush 2-USH 53-E 2nd over Lrd Service Road?

The structure is 304 ft (92.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 2-USH 53-E 2nd over Lrd Service Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.