US Bridges

Ush 53 NB over Sth 157 Wb/Main ST

Good

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.9M N JCT IH 90 to E · Structure no. B32012900000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,350
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 NB over Sth 157 Wb/Main ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 NB over Sth 157 Wb/Main ST in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 20,350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,084 by 2040. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 53 NB
CrossesSth 157 Wb/Main ST
Location0.9M N JCT IH 90 to E
RouteU.S. Route 53
Coordinates43.88386, -91.21106
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,350 (2021)
Projected traffic23,084 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 over Sth 157 Wb/Main ST built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 53 NB over Sth 157 Wb/Main 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Ush 53 NB over Sth 157 Wb/Main ST carry?

About 20,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53 NB over Sth 157 Wb/Main ST?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 NB over Sth 157 Wb/Main ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.