Ush 53 over Sandlake Coulee Creek
FairLa Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.5 M N JCT Cth Ot · Structure no. B32013800000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 53 over Sandlake Coulee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ush 53 over Sandlake Coulee Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 13,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,809 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 53 over Sandlake Coulee Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 53 over Sandlake Coulee Creek 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 over Sandlake Coulee Creek carry?
About 13,700 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Ush 53 over Sandlake Coulee Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns Ush 53 over Sandlake Coulee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.