US Bridges

Ush 53-MAIN ST over Beaver Creek

Good

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Sth 54 to E · Structure no. B61020300000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53-MAIN ST over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53-MAIN ST over Beaver Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2043. The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 53-MAIN ST
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.5M N JCT Sth 54 to E
RouteU.S. Route 53
CountyTrempealeau County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.08338, -91.34946
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length226 ft (68.8 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-MAIN ST over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 53-MAIN ST over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 53-MAIN ST over Beaver Creek carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53-MAIN ST over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53-MAIN ST over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.