Ush 63 over Namekagon River
FairWashburn County, Wisconsin · 0.9M N JCT Cth M · Structure no. B65001900000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 108 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 63 over Namekagon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 63 over Namekagon River in Washburn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,070 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 43 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1980, making it 45 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 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ush 63 over Namekagon River?
The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 63 over Namekagon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.