US Bridges

Ush 53 Nb-Sth 157 over IH 90

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Sth 157 to E · Structure no. B32005600000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 Nb-Sth 157 over IH 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 Nb-Sth 157 over IH 90 in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,651 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 53 Nb-Sth 157
CrossesIH 90
Location0.3M N JCT Sth 157 to E
RouteU.S. Route 53
CountyLa Crosse County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.87369, -91.20941
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,200 (2022)
Projected traffic16,651 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 53 Nb-Sth 157 over IH 90 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 53 Nb-Sth 157 over IH 90 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 53 Nb-Sth 157 over IH 90 carry?

About 19,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53 Nb-Sth 157 over IH 90?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 Nb-Sth 157 over IH 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.