US Bridges

Ush 63 over Br Rush River

Good

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth N · Structure no. B55012500000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 63 over Br Rush River is a concrete culvert carrying Ush 63 over Br Rush River in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,720 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesUsh 63
CrossesBr Rush River
Location0.1M N JCT Cth N
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates44.92069, -92.37461
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2022)
Projected traffic6,720 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 Br Rush River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 63 over Br 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 Br Rush River carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ush 63 over Br Rush River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ush 63 over Br Rush River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.