US Bridges

Ush 63 over Mississippi River 10

Fair

Pierce County, Wisconsin · At Minnesota State Line · Structure no. B47022400000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,642 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 63 over Mississippi River 10 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 63 over Mississippi River 10 in Pierce County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2042. The structure is 1,642 ft (500.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 63
CrossesMississippi River 10
LocationAt Minnesota State Line
RouteU.S. Route 63
CountyPierce County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.57258, -92.53647
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,642 ft (500.6 m)
Longest span432 ft (131.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2022)
Projected traffic13,200 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 Mississippi River 10 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 63 over Mississippi River 10 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 63 over Mississippi River 10 carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ush 63 over Mississippi River 10?

The structure is 1,642 ft (500.6 m) long with a longest span of 432 ft (131.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 63 over Mississippi River 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.