US Bridges

Lrd River Prairie over Ush 53

Good

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 1.3 Mi. North of Ush 12 · Structure no. B18016500000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd River Prairie over Ush 53 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd River Prairie over Ush 53 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 12,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,480 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd River Prairie
CrossesUsh 53
Location1.3 Mi. North of Ush 12
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.81794, -91.455
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2021)
Projected traffic15,480 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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 River Prairie over Ush 53 built?

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

What condition is Lrd River Prairie 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 River Prairie over Ush 53 carry?

About 12,900 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd River Prairie over Ush 53?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd River Prairie over Ush 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.