Ush 63 over Namekagon River
GoodSawyer County, Wisconsin · 5.5M N JCT Sth 77 to E · Structure no. B57001900000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 139 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 63 over Namekagon River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 63 over Namekagon River in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 49 years old, older 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,680 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Namekagon River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Ush 63 over Namekagon 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 2021.
How much traffic does Ush 63 over Namekagon River carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ush 63 over Namekagon River?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 63 over Namekagon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.