US Bridges

T 14 over Gull River

Good

Cass County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI W of CO Line · Structure no. 11523

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2003 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 14 over Gull River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 14 over Gull River in Cass County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 144 vehicles a day, projected to reach 144 by 2029. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesT 14
CrossesGull River
Location0.8 MI W of CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates46.36222, -94.34557
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2003)
Projected traffic144 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 14 over Gull River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 14 over Gull River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T 14 over Gull River carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is T 14 over Gull River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 14 over Gull River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.