US Bridges

Ush 53 SB over Lrd Riders Club Road

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 2.3M S JCT Sth 35 to S · Structure no. B32013400000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 SB over Lrd Riders Club Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 SB over Lrd Riders Club Road 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 16,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,835 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 53 SB
CrossesLrd Riders Club Road
Location2.3M S JCT Sth 35 to S
RouteU.S. Route 53
Coordinates43.90571, -91.22852
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 rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,100 (2021)
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 Lrd Riders Club Road built?

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

What condition is Ush 53 SB over Lrd Riders Club Road 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 Lrd Riders Club Road carry?

About 16,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53 SB over Lrd Riders Club Road?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 SB over Lrd Riders Club Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.