US Bridges

Ush 53 SB - Copela over Cmstpp RR / ST Andrew ST

Good

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 2.3M S JCT IH 90 (a) · Structure no. B32008600000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,110
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 SB - Copela over Cmstpp RR / ST Andrew ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 SB - Copela over Cmstpp RR / ST Andrew ST in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 11,110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,320 by 2041. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 53 SB - Copela
CrossesCmstpp RR / ST Andrew ST
Location2.3M S JCT IH 90 (a)
RouteU.S. Route 53
Coordinates43.83253, -91.24973
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,110 (2024)
Projected traffic13,320 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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 53 SB - Copela over Cmstpp RR / ST Andrew ST built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 53 SB - Copela 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 SB - Copela over Cmstpp RR / ST Andrew ST carry?

About 11,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53 SB - Copela over Cmstpp RR / ST Andrew ST?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 SB - Copela over Cmstpp RR / ST Andrew ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.