US Bridges

Ush 14-USH 61 over Spring Valley Creek

Fair

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth T · Structure no. B62000600000000

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 14-USH 61 over Spring Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 14-USH 61 over Spring Valley Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 76 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,680 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesUsh 14-USH 61
CrossesSpring Valley Creek
Location0.1M E JCT Cth T
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates43.45256, -90.78774
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic5,680 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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-USH 61 over Spring Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Ush 14-USH 61 over Spring Valley 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-USH 61 over Spring Valley Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ush 14-USH 61 over Spring Valley Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 14-USH 61 over Spring Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.