Ush 63 over Br Willow River
PoorSt. Croix County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Sth 64 to E · Structure no. B55005500000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 63 over Br Willow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 63 over Br Willow River in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Br Willow River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 63 over Br Willow River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Ush 63 over Br Willow River carry?
About 4,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ush 63 over Br Willow River?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 63 over Br Willow River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.