USH 10-USH 53-10TH
Carrying USH 10-USH 53-10TH over BUFFALO RIVER
0.9M E JCT CTH K, Trempealeau, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: USH 10-USH 53-10TH
The USH 10-USH 53-10TH bridge in Trempealeau, Wisconsin carries USH 10-USH 53-10TH over BUFFALO RIVER. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1965, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 17.1 meters (56 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,400 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How USH 10-USH 53-10TH 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
- 1937
- Last Reconstructed
- 1965
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 17.1 m (56 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.6 m (61 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B61028200000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
USH 10-USH 53-10TH is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare USH 10-USH 53-10TH against other structures in Trempealeau 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 10-USH 53-10TH?
USH 10-USH 53-10TH in Trempealeau, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is USH 10-USH 53-10TH inspected?
USH 10-USH 53-10TH'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 4,400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. USH 10-USH 53-10TH is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for USH 10-USH 53-10TH?
USH 10-USH 53-10TH has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining USH 10-USH 53-10TH?
USH 10-USH 53-10TH is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is USH 10-USH 53-10TH and does age affect safety?
USH 10-USH 53-10TH was built in 1937, making it 89 years old and last reconstructed in 1965.
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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