Ush 53 over Beaver Creek
FairTrempealeau County, Wisconsin · 1.7M N JCT Sth 54 to E · Structure no. B61011400000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 53 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 over Beaver Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,160 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 48.5 mi (78 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 53 over 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 Beaver Creek carry?
About 6,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ush 53 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 53 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.