US Bridges

Ush 14-USH 61 over Mormon Creek

Good

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 2.3M E JCT Cth Mm to S · Structure no. B32014400000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 14-USH 61 over Mormon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 14-USH 61 over Mormon Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,480 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUsh 14-USH 61
CrossesMormon Creek
Location2.3M E JCT Cth Mm to S
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates43.765, -91.14389
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2021)
Projected traffic9,480 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-USH 61 over Mormon Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 14-USH 61 over Mormon 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 14-USH 61 over Mormon Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ush 14-USH 61 over Mormon Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 14-USH 61 over Mormon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.