US 14 over UP RR
FairBlue Earth County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI E of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 07016
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,742
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 14 over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over UP RR in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 15,742 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,250 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 14 over UP RR built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 14 over UP RR 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 14 over UP RR carry?
About 15,742 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 14 over UP RR?
The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns US 14 over UP RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.