US Bridges

Ush 53-HARMONY ST over S Fk Buffalo River

Fair

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth O · Structure no. B61011800000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53-HARMONY ST over S Fk Buffalo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53-HARMONY ST over S Fk Buffalo River in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 89 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,880 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 53-HARMONY ST
CrossesS Fk Buffalo River
Location0.1M N JCT Cth O
RouteU.S. Route 53
CountyTrempealeau County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.57676, -91.22399
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2022)
Projected traffic5,880 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-HARMONY ST over S Fk Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Ush 53-HARMONY ST over S Fk Buffalo River 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-HARMONY ST over S Fk Buffalo River carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53-HARMONY ST over S Fk Buffalo River?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53-HARMONY ST over S Fk Buffalo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.