US 14 over N Riverfront DR
PoorBlue Earth County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 22 · Structure no. 07018
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 249 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,742
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 14 over N Riverfront DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over N Riverfront DR 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 15,742 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,250 by 2041. The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 14 over N Riverfront DR built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 14 over N Riverfront DR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does US 14 over N Riverfront DR carry?
About 15,742 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 14 over N Riverfront DR?
The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 14 over N Riverfront DR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.