US Bridges

Ush 63 over Rush River

Fair

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 1.0M N JCT Ush 12 to W · Structure no. B55060900000000

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 63 over Rush River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 63 over Rush River in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 86 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,920 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 63
CrossesRush River
Location1.0M N JCT Ush 12 to W
RouteU.S. Route 63
CountySt. Croix County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.99315, -92.37482
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2022)
Projected traffic7,920 by 2043
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 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Ush 63 over Rush 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 Rush River carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 63 over Rush River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 63 over Rush River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.