USH 53 N
Carrying USH 53 N over DUNCAN CREEK
1.4M N JCT CTH B TO E, Chippewa, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: USH 53 N
The USH 53 N bridge in Chippewa, Wisconsin carries USH 53 N over DUNCAN CREEK. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2008, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 44.8 meters (147 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 17,600 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How USH 53 N 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
- Last Reconstructed
- 2008
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 44.8 m (147 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.4 m (44 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 17,600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B09007300000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether USH 53 N 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 N 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 N?
USH 53 N in Chippewa, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is USH 53 N inspected?
USH 53 N'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 17,600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. USH 53 N is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for USH 53 N?
USH 53 N has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining USH 53 N?
USH 53 N is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is USH 53 N and does age affect safety?
USH 53 N was built in 1971, making it 55 years old and last reconstructed in 2008.
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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