US Bridges

Ush 14 over Trib to Black Earth Crk

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 3.5M E JCT Cth F · Structure no. B13000400000000

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 14 over Trib to Black Earth Crk is a concrete slab carrying Ush 14 over Trib to Black Earth Crk in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 90 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,080 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsh 14
CrossesTrib to Black Earth Crk
Location3.5M E JCT Cth F
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates43.11816, -89.68251
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 15 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2022)
Projected traffic13,080 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 14 over Trib to Black Earth Crk built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Ush 14 over Trib to Black Earth Crk 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 14 over Trib to Black Earth Crk carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 14 over Trib to Black Earth Crk?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 14 over Trib to Black Earth Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.