US Bridges

Ush 63 over Rush River

Good

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 2.0M N JCT Ush 12 to W · Structure no. B55011700000000

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 63 over Rush River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ush 63 over Rush River in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

CarriesUsh 63
CrossesRush River
Location2.0M N JCT Ush 12 to W
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates45.00644, -92.37487
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2022)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41.6 mi (67 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 Rush River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Ush 63 over Rush River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 63 over Rush River carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 63 over Rush River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ush 63 over Rush River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.