US Bridges

Ush 53 SB over Cth S/Sand Lake RD

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 1.9M S JCT Cth Ot · Structure no. B32013200000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 SB over Cth S/Sand Lake RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 SB over Cth S/Sand Lake RD 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 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,835 by 2042. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 53 SB
CrossesCth S/Sand Lake RD
Location1.9M S JCT Cth Ot
RouteU.S. Route 53
Coordinates43.89816, -91.22063
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,200 (2022)
Projected traffic18,835 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 SB over Cth S/Sand Lake RD built?

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

What condition is Ush 53 SB over Cth S/Sand Lake RD 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 SB over Cth S/Sand Lake RD carry?

About 19,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53 SB over Cth S/Sand Lake RD?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 SB over Cth S/Sand Lake RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.