US Bridges

Mn 56 over Stream

Good

Dodge County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT US 14 · Structure no. 20X03

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,601
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 56 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 56 over Stream 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, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,690 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 56
CrossesStream
Location0.6 MI N of JCT US 14
RouteState Highway 56
CountyDodge County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.04008, -92.90742
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,601 (2022)
Projected traffic4,690 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Stream built?

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

What condition is Mn 56 over Stream 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 Stream carry?

About 1,601 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mn 56 over Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Mn 56 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.