US Bridges

Ush 53 over Br N Fk Beaver Creek

Fair

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 2.5M N JCT Cth D · Structure no. B61023800000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 over Br N Fk Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 over Br N Fk Beaver Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 4,750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesUsh 53
CrossesBr N Fk Beaver Creek
Location2.5M N JCT Cth D
RouteU.S. Route 53
Coordinates44.19919, -91.24147
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,750 (2022)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 over Br N Fk Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 53 over Br N Fk 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 Br N Fk Beaver Creek carry?

About 4,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53 over Br N Fk Beaver Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 over Br N Fk Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.