Ush 53 NB over ST Croix River 14
FairDouglas County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Cth Y · Structure no. B16008200000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 193 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 53 NB over ST Croix River 14 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 NB over ST Croix River 14 in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2043. The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 53 NB over ST Croix River 14 built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 53 NB over ST Croix River 14 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 ST Croix River 14 carry?
About 2,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ush 53 NB over ST Croix River 14?
The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 53 NB over ST Croix River 14?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.