Ush 53 over Elk Creek
FairTrempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Cth Ee · Structure no. B61009900000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 53 over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 over Elk Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 53 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 53 over Elk 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 Elk Creek carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ush 53 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 53 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.