Ush 53 over Beaver Creek
FairTrempealeau County, Wisconsin · 1.6M N JCT Cth D · Structure no. B61075100000000
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 53 over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 over Beaver Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 83 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,280 by 2043. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 48.5 mi (78 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 53 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Ush 53 over 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 Beaver Creek carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ush 53 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 53 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.