US Bridges

US 75 over Stream

Fair

Kittson County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI N of Donaldson · Structure no. 4102

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 75 over Stream in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 75
CrossesStream
Location1.0 MI N of Donaldson
RouteU.S. Route 75
Coordinates48.58711, -96.89964
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2019)
Projected traffic830 by 2039
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 75 over Stream built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 75 over Stream carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 75 over Stream?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 75 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.