US Bridges

Ush 14 over Br Day Creek

Fair

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 2.7M E JCT Sth 131 to N · Structure no. B62000200000000

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 14 over Br Day Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ush 14 over Br Day Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 77 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 38.5 mi (62 km).

CarriesUsh 14
CrossesBr Day Creek
Location2.7M E JCT Sth 131 to N
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates43.44943, -90.70828
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed38.5 mi (62 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 Br Day Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Ush 14 over Br Day 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 14 over Br Day Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ush 14 over Br Day Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ush 14 over Br Day Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.