US Bridges

Ush 53-ERVIN ST over Irvin Creek

Fair

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 4.7M N JCT Sth 95 · Structure no. B61097400000000

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53-ERVIN ST over Irvin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53-ERVIN ST over Irvin Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 90 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,640 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 53-ERVIN ST
CrossesIrvin Creek
Location4.7M N JCT Sth 95
RouteU.S. Route 53
CountyTrempealeau County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.36369, -91.31461
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2022)
Projected traffic5,640 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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-ERVIN ST over Irvin Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Ush 53-ERVIN ST over Irvin 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-ERVIN ST over Irvin Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53-ERVIN ST over Irvin Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53-ERVIN ST over Irvin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.