US Bridges

Ush 14 over Big Hollow Drainage

Good

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 4.8 MI E of Sth 130 · Structure no. B56022600000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 14 over Big Hollow Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Ush 14 over Big Hollow Drainage in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 6,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,680 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUsh 14
CrossesBig Hollow Drainage
Location4.8 MI E of Sth 130
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates43.18981, -90.10358
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2021)
Projected traffic7,680 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Big Hollow Drainage built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 14 over Big Hollow Drainage 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 14 over Big Hollow Drainage carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ush 14 over Big Hollow Drainage?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 14 over Big Hollow Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.