US Bridges

US 14 over TH 57

Good

Dodge County, Minnesota · At the JCT of TH 57 · Structure no. 20002

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,617
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over TH 57 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over TH 57 in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 8,617 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,100 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUS 14
CrossesTH 57
LocationAt the JCT of TH 57
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.02255, -92.74825
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,617 (2022)
Projected traffic9,100 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over TH 57 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over TH 57 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 14 over TH 57 carry?

About 8,617 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over TH 57?

The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over TH 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.