Ush 63 over Namekagon River
FairWashburn County, Wisconsin · 0.7M N JCT Ush 53 to N · Structure no. B65001300000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 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 prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 63 over Namekagon River in Washburn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 58 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 6 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 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,280 by 2039. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
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 11% are trucks.
How long is Ush 63 over Namekagon River?
The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 63 over Namekagon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.