US Bridges

Ush 14 over Blue Mound Creek

Good

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 3.9M E JCT Cth H · Structure no. B25009300000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 14 over Blue Mound Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush 14 over Blue Mound Creek in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesUsh 14
CrossesBlue Mound Creek
Location3.9M E JCT Cth H
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates43.16168, -89.87075
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2022)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Blue Mound Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 14 over Blue Mound 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 14 over Blue Mound Creek carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 14 over Blue Mound Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 14 over Blue Mound Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.