US Bridges

Ush 14 over W Br Mill Creek

Fair

Richland County, Wisconsin · 1.9M E JCT Cth Ee · Structure no. B52082300000000

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 14 over W Br Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 14 over W Br Mill Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 78 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 5 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 14
CrossesW Br Mill Creek
Location1.9M E JCT Cth Ee
RouteU.S. Route 14
CountyRichland County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.39056, -90.60983
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 W Br Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Ush 14 over W 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 W Br Mill Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ush 14 over W Br Mill Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 14 over W Br Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.