US Bridges

Ush 63 over Wi Central Limited RR

Fair

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Cth S · Structure no. B55010300000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 63 over Wi Central Limited RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 63 over Wi Central Limited RR in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36.7 mi (59 km).

CarriesUsh 63
CrossesWi Central Limited RR
Location0.4M N JCT Cth S
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates45.1277, -92.38349
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 63 over Wi Central Limited RR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 63 over Wi Central Limited RR 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 Wi Central Limited RR carry?

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

How long is Ush 63 over Wi Central Limited RR?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 63 over Wi Central Limited RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.