US Bridges

Ush 53 NB over Beebe Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 3.0M N JCT Cth a · Structure no. B16008000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
305 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 NB over Beebe Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 NB over Beebe Creek in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,840 by 2043. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 53 NB
CrossesBeebe Creek
Location3.0M N JCT Cth a
RouteU.S. Route 53
CountyDouglas County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.39684, -91.81811
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,840 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 53 NB over Beebe Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 53 NB over Beebe Creek 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 Beebe Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ush 53 NB over Beebe Creek?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 NB over Beebe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.