US Bridges

Ush 14 EB over Mississippi River

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.8 Miles East of Minneso · Structure no. B32020200020000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
475 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 14 EB over Mississippi River is a steel arch - thru carrying Ush 14 EB over Mississippi River 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 475 ft (144.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 14 EB
CrossesMississippi River
Location0.8 Miles East of Minneso
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates43.80906, -91.26019
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length475 ft (144.8 m)
Longest span475 ft (144.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck27 ft (8.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,750 (2023)
Projected traffic9,060 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 14 EB over Mississippi River built?

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

What condition is Ush 14 EB over Mississippi River 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 over Mississippi River carry?

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

How long is Ush 14 EB over Mississippi River?

The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long with a longest span of 475 ft (144.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 14 EB over Mississippi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.