US Bridges

Ush 14 Eb/Ush 61 S over Mississippi River / S Pe

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E Mn State Line · Structure no. B32020200010000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
1,010 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 14 Eb/Ush 61 S over Mississippi River / S Pe is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ush 14 Eb/Ush 61 S over Mississippi River / S Pe in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 7,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,060 by 2042. The structure is 1,010 ft (307.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 14 Eb/Ush 61 S
CrossesMississippi River / S Pe
Location0.8M E Mn State Line
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates43.81011, -91.26368
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,010 ft (307.8 m)
Longest span252 ft (76.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,750 (2023)
Projected traffic9,060 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Eb/Ush 61 S over Mississippi River / S Pe built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 14 Eb/Ush 61 S over Mississippi River / S Pe 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 14 Eb/Ush 61 S over Mississippi River / S Pe carry?

About 7,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ush 14 Eb/Ush 61 S over Mississippi River / S Pe?

The structure is 1,010 ft (307.8 m) long with a longest span of 252 ft (76.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 14 Eb/Ush 61 S over Mississippi River / S Pe?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.