FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

USH 14

Carrying USH 14 over BR DAY CREEK

3.0M E JCT STH 131 TO N, Vernon, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: USH 14

The USH 14 bridge in Vernon, Wisconsin carries USH 14 over BR DAY CREEK. It was built in 1948, making it 78 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2011, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.9 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,900 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How USH 14 compares

▼ 0.9
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 32%
Lower load rating than 68% of Wisconsin bridges
333
Bridges in Vernon · 25 in Poor condition
USH 14 32.4 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
8.3
Special reductions
−0.1

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1948
Last Reconstructed
2011
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.9 m (32 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,900 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B62000400000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether USH 14 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare USH 14 against other structures in Vernon and across Wisconsin. Wisconsin bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for USH 14?

USH 14 in Vernon, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is USH 14 inspected?

USH 14's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,900 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. USH 14 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for USH 14?

USH 14 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining USH 14?

USH 14 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is USH 14 and does age affect safety?

USH 14 was built in 1948, making it 78 years old and last reconstructed in 2011.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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