US Bridges

Ush 53 over N Fk Beaver Creek

Fair

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth C to E · Structure no. B61004700000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 over N Fk Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush 53 over N Fk Beaver Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 5 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,440 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 48.5 mi (78 km).

CarriesUsh 53
CrossesN Fk Beaver Creek
Location0.1M N JCT Cth C to E
RouteU.S. Route 53
Coordinates44.20296, -91.23741
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2022)
Projected traffic4,440 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed48.5 mi (78 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 over N Fk Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 53 over N Fk Beaver 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 53 over N Fk Beaver Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53 over N Fk Beaver Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 over N Fk Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.