US Bridges

US 14 over Stream

Poor

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI E of State Line · Structure no. 1686

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,544
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 14 over Stream in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,544 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesStream
Location1.8 MI E of State Line
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.26952, -96.41642
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,544 (2022)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$69 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over Stream built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does US 14 over Stream carry?

About 1,544 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 14 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.