US Bridges

Ush 14 over Kickapoo River

Good

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 0.2 M E JCT Ush 61 · Structure no. B62004500000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
584 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 14 over Kickapoo River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 14 over Kickapoo River in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,400 by 2043. The structure is 584 ft (178.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUsh 14
CrossesKickapoo River
Location0.2 M E JCT Ush 61
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates43.44472, -90.76364
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length584 ft (178.1 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 over Kickapoo River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 14 over Kickapoo River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 14 over Kickapoo River carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ush 14 over Kickapoo River?

The structure is 584 ft (178.1 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 14 over Kickapoo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.