US Bridges

Ush 53 SB over IH 94

Good

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 2.5M S JCT Sth 93 to S · Structure no. B18003500000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 SB over IH 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 SB over IH 94 in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,560 by 2041. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 53 SB
CrossesIH 94
Location2.5M S JCT Sth 93 to S
RouteU.S. Route 53
Coordinates44.76736, -91.42239
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2021)
Projected traffic19,560 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 53 SB over IH 94 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 53 SB over IH 94 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 53 SB over IH 94 carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53 SB over IH 94?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 SB over IH 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.