US Bridges

Ush 14 over Willow Creek

Good

Richland County, Wisconsin · 1.9M E JCT Sth 58 · Structure no. B52005500000000

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 14 over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush 14 over Willow Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 49 years old, older 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,360 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesUsh 14
CrossesWillow Creek
Location1.9M E JCT Sth 58
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates43.28, -90.30333
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2022)
Projected traffic8,360 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Ush 14 over Willow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 14 over Willow Creek carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ush 14 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 14 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.