US Bridges

Ush 53 Sb-Sth 35 S over Halfway Creek/Bike Trail

Good

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 1.9M S JCT Cth Mh (b) · Structure no. B32014200000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 Sb-Sth 35 S over Halfway Creek/Bike Trail is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 Sb-Sth 35 S over Halfway Creek/Bike Trail in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,724 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 53 Sb-Sth 35 S
CrossesHalfway Creek/Bike Trail
Location1.9M S JCT Cth Mh (b)
RouteU.S. Route 53
Coordinates43.94821, -91.26814
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2022)
Projected traffic10,724 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 53 Sb-Sth 35 S over Halfway Creek/Bike Trail built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 53 Sb-Sth 35 S over Halfway Creek/Bike Trail 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 53 Sb-Sth 35 S over Halfway Creek/Bike Trail carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53 Sb-Sth 35 S over Halfway Creek/Bike Trail?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 Sb-Sth 35 S over Halfway Creek/Bike Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.