US Bridges

Ush 63 over BNSF RR

Good

Pierce County, Wisconsin · At BNSF RR · Structure no. B47020600000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 63 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 63 over BNSF RR 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 9,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,520 by 2043. The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsh 63
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationAt BNSF RR
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates44.59914, -92.53105
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length176 ft (53.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2022)
Projected traffic11,520 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 63 over BNSF RR built?

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

What condition is Ush 63 over BNSF RR 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 BNSF RR carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ush 63 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 63 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.