US Bridges

Ush 63 over Spring Creek

Fair

Pierce County, Wisconsin · 1.6M N JCT Cth K · Structure no. B47000900000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 63 over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ush 63 over Spring Creek in Pierce County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,920 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

CarriesUsh 63
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.6M N JCT Cth K
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates44.72673, -92.51726
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2022)
Projected traffic4,920 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 63 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 63 over Spring Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 63 over Spring Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ush 63 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Ush 63 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.