US Bridges

Lrd Spooner Ave over Ush 53

Good

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · At Ush 53 · Structure no. B18015900000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Spooner Ave over Ush 53 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Spooner Ave over Ush 53 in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,520 by 2041. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Spooner Ave
CrossesUsh 53
LocationAt Ush 53
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.80688, -91.45573
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2021)
Projected traffic5,520 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Lrd Spooner Ave over Ush 53 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Spooner Ave over Ush 53 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Spooner Ave over Ush 53 carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Spooner Ave over Ush 53?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Spooner Ave over Ush 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.