US Bridges

Ush 63 over Rush River

Good

Pierce County, Wisconsin · 1.2M N JCT Cth J · Structure no. B47020500000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 63 over Rush River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush 63 over Rush River in Pierce County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,360 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsh 63
CrossesRush River
Location1.2M N JCT Cth J
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates44.82932, -92.39477
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rush River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 63 over Rush River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 63 over Rush River carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ush 63 over Rush River?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 63 over Rush River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.