Ush 63 over Willow River
FairSt. Croix County, Wisconsin · 2.1M N JCT Sth 64 to E · Structure no. B55024200000000
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 63 over Willow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 63 over Willow River in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 89 years old, older 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 5 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 63 over Willow River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Ush 63 over Willow River 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 Willow River carry?
About 4,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ush 63 over Willow River?
The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 63 over Willow River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.