US 14 over Minn River; Trail
FairBlue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 07011
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 972 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 14 over Minn River; Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Minn River; Trail in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 49 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,000 by 2039. The structure is 972 ft (296.4 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 14 over Minn River; Trail built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is US 14 over Minn River; Trail 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 14 over Minn River; Trail carry?
About 39,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 14 over Minn River; Trail?
The structure is 972 ft (296.4 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns US 14 over Minn River; Trail?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.