Ush 53 SB over Namekagon River
FairWashburn County, Wisconsin · 5.3M S JCT Cth F · Structure no. B65002600000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 53 SB over Namekagon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 SB over Namekagon River 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,240 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SB over Namekagon River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 53 SB over Namekagon River 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 Namekagon River carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ush 53 SB over Namekagon River?
The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 53 SB over Namekagon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.