US Bridges

Cth Qq over Ush 53

Good

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · At Ush 53 · Structure no. B18018600000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Qq over Ush 53 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Qq over Ush 53 in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,320 by 2041. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCth Qq
CrossesUsh 53
LocationAt Ush 53
RouteCounty Highway 0QQ
Coordinates44.82638, -91.45427
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2021)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 Cth Qq over Ush 53 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Qq 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 Cth Qq over Ush 53 carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth Qq over Ush 53?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Qq over Ush 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.