US Bridges

Ush 53 NB over Eau Claire R

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · .3 Mi. North of Ush 12 · Structure no. B18016700000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
999 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,550
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 NB over Eau Claire R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 NB over Eau Claire R 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 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 22,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27,060 by 2041. The structure is 999 ft (304.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 53 NB
CrossesEau Claire R
Location.3 Mi. North of Ush 12
RouteU.S. Route 53
CountyEau Claire County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.82175, -91.45386
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length999 ft (304.4 m)
Longest span270 ft (82.3 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 structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 53 NB over Eau Claire R built?

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

What condition is Ush 53 NB over Eau Claire R 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 Ush 53 NB over Eau Claire R carry?

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

How long is Ush 53 NB over Eau Claire R?

The structure is 999 ft (304.4 m) long with a longest span of 270 ft (82.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 NB over Eau Claire R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.