Ush 53 over Black River
FairLa Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Cth T (c) · Structure no. B32007900000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 580 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 53 over Black River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 over Black River in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2040. The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 53 over Black River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 53 over Black River 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 over Black River carry?
About 7,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ush 53 over Black River?
The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 53 over Black River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.