US Bridges

US 14 over Front St; Cp RR

Good

Brown County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI NE of JCT TH 15 · Structure no. 08017

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
626 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,262
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Front St; Cp RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Front St; Cp RR in Brown County, Minnesota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,262 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2042. The structure is 626 ft (190.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 14
CrossesFront St; Cp RR
Location0.4 MI NE of JCT TH 15
RouteU.S. Route 14
CountyBrown County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.32243, -94.46104
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length626 ft (190.9 m)
Longest span144 ft (44 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,262 (2022)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over Front St; Cp RR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Front St; Cp RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US 14 over Front St; Cp RR carry?

About 8,262 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Front St; Cp RR?

The structure is 626 ft (190.9 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (44 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Front St; Cp RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.