US Bridges

Ush 14 WB over Cth Mm

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 2.5M W JCT Sth 138 · Structure no. B13024400000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 14 WB over Cth Mm is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 14 WB over Cth Mm in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978, 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 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 10,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,900 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUsh 14 WB
CrossesCth Mm
Location2.5M W JCT Sth 138
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates42.95208, -89.37777
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,750 (2022)
Projected traffic12,900 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 WB over Cth Mm built?

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

What condition is Ush 14 WB over Cth Mm 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 14 WB over Cth Mm carry?

About 10,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ush 14 WB over Cth Mm?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 14 WB over Cth Mm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.