US Bridges

Ush 53 NB over Sth 35 Nb/S. Holmen Driv

Good

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 1.5M N JCT Cth Ot (b) · Structure no. B32013900000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
298 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 NB over Sth 35 Nb/S. Holmen Driv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 NB over Sth 35 Nb/S. Holmen Driv 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,325 by 2040. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 53 NB
CrossesSth 35 Nb/S. Holmen Driv
Location1.5M N JCT Cth Ot (b)
RouteU.S. Route 53
Coordinates43.94203, -91.25632
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 rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span151 ft (45.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2021)
Projected traffic10,325 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 35 Nb/S. Holmen Driv built?

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

What condition is Ush 53 NB over Sth 35 Nb/S. Holmen Driv 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 35 Nb/S. Holmen Driv carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53 NB over Sth 35 Nb/S. Holmen Driv?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (45.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 NB over Sth 35 Nb/S. Holmen Driv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.