US Bridges

Ush 14 over Sth 138

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 2.5M E JCT Cth Mm · Structure no. B13024100000000

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 14 over Sth 138 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 14 over Sth 138 in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 47 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,800 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 14
CrossesSth 138
Location2.5M E JCT Cth Mm
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates42.91789, -89.36703
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2022)
Projected traffic25,800 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 14 over Sth 138 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Ush 14 over Sth 138 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 14 over Sth 138 carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ush 14 over Sth 138?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 14 over Sth 138?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.