Ush 53-STH 121 over Fitch Coulee Creek
FairTrempealeau County, Wisconsin · 2.2M N JCT Cth S · Structure no. B61095000000000
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 53-STH 121 over Fitch Coulee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53-STH 121 over Fitch Coulee Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 93 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 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 53-STH 121 over Fitch Coulee Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Ush 53-STH 121 over Fitch Coulee 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-STH 121 over Fitch Coulee Creek carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ush 53-STH 121 over Fitch Coulee Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 53-STH 121 over Fitch Coulee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.