US Bridges

Ush 63 over Rush River

Good

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Ush 12 to W · Structure no. B55021700000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 63 over Rush River is a concrete slab carrying Ush 63 over Rush River in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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, projected to reach 7,800 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUsh 63
CrossesRush River
Location0.8M N JCT Ush 12 to W
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates44.99001, -92.37479
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2022)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

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).

How long is Ush 63 over Rush River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 63 over Rush River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.