US Bridges

Lrd Old HWY 53 over ST Croix River 15

Fair

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 0.4M S JCT Ush 53 · Structure no. P16003600000000

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Old HWY 53 over ST Croix River 15 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Old HWY 53 over ST Croix River 15 in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 107 vehicles a day, projected to reach 117 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Old HWY 53
CrossesST Croix River 15
Location0.4M S JCT Ush 53
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.25194, -91.80028
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2022)
Projected traffic117 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Lrd Old HWY 53 over ST Croix River 15 built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Old HWY 53 over ST Croix River 15 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Old HWY 53 over ST Croix River 15 carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Old HWY 53 over ST Croix River 15?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Old HWY 53 over ST Croix River 15?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.