US Bridges

Ush 14 over Black Earth Creek

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Sth 78 to S · Structure no. B13086300000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,900
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 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,280 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUsh 14
CrossesBlack Earth Creek
Location0.2M E JCT Sth 78 to S
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates43.14171, -89.74352
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2022)
Projected traffic8,280 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Black Earth Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 14 over Black Earth Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 14 over Black Earth Creek carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ush 14 over Black Earth Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 14 over Black Earth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.