Ush 14 over Black Earth Creek
FairDane County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth Kp to N · Structure no. B13000500000000
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 14 over Black Earth Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 14 over Black Earth Creek 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 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,080 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 14 over Black Earth Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Ush 14 over Black Earth Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Ush 14 over Black Earth Creek carry?
About 10,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ush 14 over Black Earth Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 14 over Black Earth Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.