Ush 63 over Namekagon River
FairBayfield County, Wisconsin · 5.4M N JCT Cth Oo · Structure no. B04001700000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 63 over Namekagon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush 63 over Namekagon River in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 59 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,480 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 63 over Namekagon River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Ush 63 over Namekagon River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Ush 63 over Namekagon River carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ush 63 over Namekagon River?
The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 63 over Namekagon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.