US Bridges

Ush 63 over Namekagon River

Fair

Washburn County, Wisconsin · 2.3M N JCT Ush 53 to N · Structure no. B65001000000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 63 over Namekagon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush 63 over Namekagon River in Washburn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,350 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 63
CrossesNamekagon River
Location2.3M N JCT Ush 53 to N
RouteU.S. Route 63
CountyWashburn County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.91035, -91.78127
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2023)
Projected traffic7,350 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Namekagon River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 63 over Namekagon 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 63 over Namekagon River carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ush 63 over Namekagon River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 63 over Namekagon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.