US 53 South, Bridges over Chetek River, County I and 20th Avenue

Barron County

Project Overview

Construction in 2026 includes:

  • Replacing the decks on the bridges over the Chetek River and 20th Street
  • Replacing the bridge over County I
  • Milling pavement on both sides of each structure and placing new asphalt pavement on the approaches
  • Milling and overlaying the pavement on the southbound US 53 on- and off-ramps at the County I interchange
  • Replacing guardrail, pavement markings and signage

Construction in 2025 included replacing the decks on the bridges over County AA and County A and overlaying the decks with concrete on bridges over Carlson School Road, Knapp Street and US 8.