US Bridges

Ush 53 SB over Ush 63

Fair

Washburn County, Wisconsin · 2.0M N JCT Sth 70 · Structure no. B65002500000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
327 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 SB over Ush 63 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 SB over Ush 63 in Washburn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,850 by 2044. The structure is 327 ft (99.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 53 SB
CrossesUsh 63
Location2.0M N JCT Sth 70
RouteU.S. Route 53
Coordinates45.85193, -91.86006
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,850 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 53 SB over Ush 63 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 53 SB over Ush 63 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 SB over Ush 63 carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53 SB over Ush 63?

The structure is 327 ft (99.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 SB over Ush 63?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.