US Bridges

Ush 53 Sb-Sth 35 S over Cth Mh

Good

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 2.2M S JCT Sth 35 to N · Structure no. B32014800000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 Sb-Sth 35 S over Cth Mh is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 Sb-Sth 35 S over Cth Mh 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,100 by 2042. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 53 Sb-Sth 35 S
CrossesCth Mh
Location2.2M S JCT Sth 35 to N
RouteU.S. Route 53
Coordinates43.97019, -91.28637
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 2023
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 rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2021)
Projected traffic6,100 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 Sb-Sth 35 S over Cth Mh built?

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

What condition is Ush 53 Sb-Sth 35 S over Cth Mh 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 Cth Mh carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53 Sb-Sth 35 S over Cth Mh?

The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 Sb-Sth 35 S over Cth Mh?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.