US Bridges

Cth Q / Tower Driv over Ush 53

Good

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · At Ush 53 · Structure no. B18018700000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Q / Tower Driv over Ush 53 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Q / Tower Driv 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 1,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,040 by 2041. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCth Q / Tower Driv
CrossesUsh 53
LocationAt Ush 53
RouteCounty Highway 0Q
Coordinates44.82891, -91.45405
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 rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2021)
Projected traffic2,040 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 Q / Tower Driv over Ush 53 built?

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

What condition is Cth Q / Tower Driv 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 Q / Tower Driv over Ush 53 carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth Q / Tower Driv over Ush 53?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Q / Tower Driv over Ush 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.