US Bridges

Ush 14-USH 61 over Coon Creek

Fair

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Sth 162 to N · Structure no. B62010500000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 14-USH 61 over Coon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush 14-USH 61 over Coon Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,100 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 14-USH 61
CrossesCoon Creek
Location0.1M E JCT Sth 162 to N
RouteU.S. Route 14
CountyVernon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.70237, -91.02139
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,100 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 14-USH 61 over Coon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 14-USH 61 over Coon Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ush 14-USH 61 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 14-USH 61 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.