US Bridges

Ush 14 over Blackhawk Creek

Fair

Rock County, Wisconsin · 1.2M E JCT Cth a · Structure no. B53000700000000

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 14 over Blackhawk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 14 over Blackhawk Creek in Rock County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 74 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,100 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 14
CrossesBlackhawk Creek
Location1.2M E JCT Cth a
RouteU.S. Route 14
CountyRock County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.68201, -88.95358
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2022)
Projected traffic13,100 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 14 over Blackhawk Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Ush 14 over Blackhawk 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 14 over Blackhawk Creek carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 14 over Blackhawk Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 14 over Blackhawk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.