USH 53 NB
Carrying USH 53 NB over LRD 130TH AVE.
1.4M E JCT CTH C, Chippewa, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: USH 53 NB
The USH 53 NB bridge in Chippewa, Wisconsin carries USH 53 NB over LRD 130TH AVE.. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 110 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Wisconsin bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How USH 53 NB compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1971
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 110 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B09006100000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether USH 53 NB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare USH 53 NB against other structures in Chippewa and across Wisconsin. Wisconsin bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for USH 53 NB?
USH 53 NB in Chippewa, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is USH 53 NB inspected?
USH 53 NB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 110 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. USH 53 NB is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for USH 53 NB?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for USH 53 NB.
Who is responsible for maintaining USH 53 NB?
Ownership is not specified for USH 53 NB in the NBI.
How old is USH 53 NB and does age affect safety?
USH 53 NB was built in 1971, making it 55 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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