US Bridges

Cth Ot over Ush 53

Good

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Sth 35 · Structure no. B32013700000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Ot over Ush 53 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Ot over Ush 53 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,050 by 2040. The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCth Ot
CrossesUsh 53
Location0.6M E JCT Sth 35
RouteCounty Highway 0OT
Coordinates43.92338, -91.24171
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2021)
Projected traffic21,050 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Cth Ot over Ush 53 built?

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

What condition is Cth Ot over Ush 53 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 Cth Ot over Ush 53 carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cth Ot over Ush 53?

The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Ot over Ush 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.