US Bridges

Ush 53-MAIN ST over Cth K

Fair

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Sth 54 to E · Structure no. B61013000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
416 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53-MAIN ST over Cth K is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53-MAIN ST over Cth K in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,080 by 2043. The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 53-MAIN ST
CrossesCth K
Location0.2M N JCT Sth 54 to E
RouteU.S. Route 53
CountyTrempealeau County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.07993, -91.34955
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length416 ft (126.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2022)
Projected traffic10,080 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 53-MAIN ST over Cth K built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 53-MAIN ST over Cth K 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-MAIN ST over Cth K carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53-MAIN ST over Cth K?

The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53-MAIN ST over Cth K?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.