US Bridges

Ush 63 over Br Rush River

Good

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 1.7M N JCT IH 94 · Structure no. B55022100000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 63 over Br Rush River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ush 63 over Br 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,080 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesUsh 63
CrossesBr Rush River
Location1.7M N JCT IH 94
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates44.96314, -92.3747
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 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 traffic10,900 (2022)
Projected traffic13,080 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 2008, making it 17 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 10,900 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ush 63 over Br Rush River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ush 63 over Br Rush River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.