US Bridges

T 14 over W Fk Little Sioux River

GoodPosted for load

Jackson County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI E of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 32525

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1988 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 14 over W Fk Little Sioux River is a wood or timber slab carrying T 14 over W Fk Little Sioux River in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 14
CrossesW Fk Little Sioux River
Location2.0 MI E of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates43.52938, -95.33327
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1988)
Projected traffic20 by 2029
Trucks—
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$125 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 14 over W Fk Little Sioux River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 14 over W Fk Little Sioux River 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 T 14 over W Fk Little Sioux River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is T 14 over W Fk Little Sioux River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 14 over W Fk Little Sioux River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.