US Bridges

US 14 over Dodge Center Crk

Fair

Dodge County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI W of JCT TH 56 · Structure no. 20009

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
580 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,684
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Dodge Center Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Dodge Center Crk in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 10,684 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,300 by 2042. The structure is 580 ft (176.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesDodge Center Crk
Location1.7 MI W of JCT TH 56
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.02508, -92.88934
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length580 ft (176.9 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,684 (2022)
Projected traffic8,300 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over Dodge Center Crk built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Dodge Center Crk 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 Dodge Center Crk carry?

About 10,684 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Dodge Center Crk?

The structure is 580 ft (176.9 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Dodge Center Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.