US Bridges

Ush 53 SB over Totogatic River

Fair

Washburn County, Wisconsin · 2.2M S JCT Cth T · Structure no. B65003800000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
339 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 SB over Totogatic River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 SB over Totogatic River in Washburn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2043. The structure is 339 ft (103.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 53 SB
CrossesTotogatic River
Location2.2M S JCT Cth T
RouteU.S. Route 53
Coordinates46.14393, -91.81459
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length339 ft (103.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2023)
Projected traffic5,040 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 53 SB over Totogatic River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 53 SB over Totogatic 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 Totogatic River carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53 SB over Totogatic River?

The structure is 339 ft (103.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 SB over Totogatic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.