US Bridges

Cth Aa over Ush 53

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · At JCT Ush 53-CTH Aa · Structure no. B18009900000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Aa over Ush 53 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Aa over Ush 53 in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 23,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,440 by 2041. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCth Aa
CrossesUsh 53
LocationAt JCT Ush 53-CTH Aa
RouteCounty Highway 0AA
Coordinates44.77722, -91.43556
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (69 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,700 (2021)
Projected traffic28,440 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Cth Aa over Ush 53 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Aa over Ush 53 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cth Aa over Ush 53 carry?

About 23,700 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth Aa over Ush 53?

The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Aa over Ush 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.