Ush 14 over Black Earth Creek
FairDane County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Cth Y · Structure no. B13032900000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 306 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 14 over Black Earth Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 14 over Black Earth Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 14 over Black Earth Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
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 October 2024.
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 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 14 over Black Earth Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.