US Bridges

Ush 53 Nb-Rose ST over Cmstpp Rr-St Andrew ST

Good

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 1.4M N JCT Ush 14 (a) · Structure no. B32008500000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,510
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 Nb-Rose ST over Cmstpp Rr-St Andrew ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 Nb-Rose ST over Cmstpp Rr-St Andrew ST in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 11,510 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2041. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 53 Nb-Rose ST
CrossesCmstpp Rr-St Andrew ST
Location1.4M N JCT Ush 14 (a)
RouteU.S. Route 53
CountyLa Crosse County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.83281, -91.24807
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,510 (2024)
Projected traffic13,800 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 53 Nb-Rose ST over Cmstpp Rr-St Andrew ST built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 53 Nb-Rose ST over Cmstpp Rr-St Andrew ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 53 Nb-Rose ST over Cmstpp Rr-St Andrew ST carry?

About 11,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53 Nb-Rose ST over Cmstpp Rr-St Andrew ST?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 Nb-Rose ST over Cmstpp Rr-St Andrew ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.