Ush 10-USH 53 over Buffalo River
FairTrempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Cth K · Structure no. B61028300000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 10-USH 53 over Buffalo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 10-USH 53 over Buffalo River in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 88 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,080 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 10-USH 53 over Buffalo River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Ush 10-USH 53 over 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 10-USH 53 over Buffalo River carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ush 10-USH 53 over Buffalo River?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 10-USH 53 over Buffalo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.