US Bridges

Ush 53 NB over UP RR / Fairway DR

Good

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · .8 Mi. North of Ush 12 · Structure no. B18016300000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
413 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,550
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 NB over UP RR / Fairway DR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 NB over UP RR / Fairway DR in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 22,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27,060 by 2041. The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 53 NB
CrossesUP RR / Fairway DR
Location.8 Mi. North of Ush 12
RouteU.S. Route 53
CountyEau Claire County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.81233, -91.45467
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length413 ft (125.9 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,550 (2021)
Projected traffic27,060 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 53 NB over UP RR / Fairway DR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 53 NB over UP RR / Fairway DR 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 Ush 53 NB over UP RR / Fairway DR carry?

About 22,550 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ush 53 NB over UP RR / Fairway DR?

The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 NB over UP RR / Fairway DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.