US Bridges

Ush 14 over E Br Mill Creek

Fair

Richland County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth Z · Structure no. B52003200000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 14 over E Br Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush 14 over E Br Mill Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,480 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUsh 14
CrossesE Br Mill Creek
Location0.1M E JCT Cth Z
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates43.34383, -90.51569
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,480 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 E Br Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 14 over E Br Mill Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 14 over E Br Mill Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ush 14 over E Br Mill Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 14 over E Br Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.