Ush 63 over Yellow River
FairWashburn County, Wisconsin · 0.7M N JCT Sth 253 · Structure no. B65001400000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 63 over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 63 over Yellow River in Washburn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,480 by 2039. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Yellow River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 63 over Yellow 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 Yellow River carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ush 63 over Yellow River?
The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 63 over Yellow River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.