US Bridges

Ush 63 over S Fk Willow River

Fair

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Cth S · Structure no. B55010200000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 63 over S Fk Willow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 63 over S Fk Willow River in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,160 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36.7 mi (59 km).

CarriesUsh 63
CrossesS Fk Willow River
Location0.8M N JCT Cth S
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates45.13374, -92.38356
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic5,160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36.7 mi (59 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 S Fk Willow River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 63 over S Fk Willow River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 63 over S Fk Willow River carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ush 63 over S Fk Willow River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 63 over S Fk Willow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.