US Bridges

Ush 53 over Branch Reynolds Coulee C

Good

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.205 MI North of Cth I · Structure no. B61028900000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 over Branch Reynolds Coulee C is a concrete culvert carrying Ush 53 over Branch Reynolds Coulee C in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesUsh 53
CrossesBranch Reynolds Coulee C
Location0.205 MI North of Cth I
RouteU.S. Route 53
Coordinates44.27639, -91.24167
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2022)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 Branch Reynolds Coulee C built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 53 over Branch Reynolds Coulee C 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 over Branch Reynolds Coulee C carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53 over Branch Reynolds Coulee C?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Ush 53 over Branch Reynolds Coulee C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.