US Bridges

Ush 53 NB over Potato Creek

Good

Washburn County, Wisconsin · 2.69 MI N Cth a · Structure no. B65005900000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 NB over Potato Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53 NB over Potato Creek in Washburn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,200 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 53 NB
CrossesPotato Creek
Location2.69 MI N Cth a
RouteU.S. Route 53
Coordinates45.89194, -91.82754
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2021)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 NB over Potato Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 53 NB over Potato Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 53 NB over Potato Creek carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ush 53 NB over Potato Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 53 NB over Potato Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.