US Bridges

Ush 63 over Ush 53

Good

Washburn County, Wisconsin · 6 MI N JCT Sth 70 · Structure no. B65005600000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
344 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 63 over Ush 53 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 63 over Ush 53 in Washburn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,300 by 2042. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesUsh 63
CrossesUsh 53
Location6 MI N JCT Sth 70
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates45.89666, -91.82806
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2023)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 63 over Ush 53 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 63 over Ush 53 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 63 over Ush 53 carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ush 63 over Ush 53?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 63 over Ush 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.