US Bridges

Mn 56 over US 14

Good

Dodge County, Minnesota · At JCT US 14 · Structure no. 20020

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,601
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 56 over US 14 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 56 over US 14 in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,601 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,690 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 56
CrossesUS 14
LocationAt JCT US 14
RouteState Highway 56
Coordinates44.03406, -92.91515
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length227 ft (69.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,601 (2022)
Projected traffic4,690 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 56 over US 14 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 56 over US 14 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 56 over US 14 carry?

About 1,601 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mn 56 over US 14?

The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 56 over US 14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.