US Bridges

Ush 14-STH 11 over Br Blackhawk Creek

Good

Rock County, Wisconsin · 3.3M E JCT Cth O · Structure no. B53013100000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 14-STH 11 over Br Blackhawk Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ush 14-STH 11 over Br Blackhawk Creek in Rock County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,520 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUsh 14-STH 11
CrossesBr Blackhawk Creek
Location3.3M E JCT Cth O
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates42.65742, -88.88885
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2022)
Projected traffic11,520 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-STH 11 over Br Blackhawk Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 14-STH 11 over Br Blackhawk 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 14-STH 11 over Br Blackhawk Creek carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ush 14-STH 11 over Br Blackhawk Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ush 14-STH 11 over Br Blackhawk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.