US Bridges

US 218 over Stream

Fair

Dodge County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI S of N JCT TH 30 · Structure no. 6305

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 218 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 218 over Stream in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 5 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,350 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 218
CrossesStream
Location1.9 MI S of N JCT TH 30
RouteU.S. Route 218
CountyDodge County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.85371, -93.04152
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2018)
Projected traffic4,350 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$223 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 218 over Stream built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 218 over Stream 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 218 over Stream carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 218 over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns US 218 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.