US Bridges

Ush 53 NB over Sth 35NB/CTH Hd

Good

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 1.7M N JCT Cth Mh (c) · Structure no. B32015100000000

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

About this bridge

Ush 53 NB over Sth 35NB/CTH Hd is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 NB over Sth 35NB/CTH Hd 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,380 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 53 NB
CrossesSth 35NB/CTH Hd
Location1.7M N JCT Cth Mh (c)
RouteU.S. Route 53
Coordinates43.99552, -91.28604
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2021)
Projected traffic6,380 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 35NB/CTH Hd built?

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

What condition is Ush 53 NB over Sth 35NB/CTH Hd 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 NB over Sth 35NB/CTH Hd carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53 NB over Sth 35NB/CTH Hd?

The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 NB over Sth 35NB/CTH Hd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.