US Bridges

US 14 over Rcpe Rail; ST

Fair

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 41003

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,412
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Rcpe Rail; ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Rcpe Rail; ST in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 2,412 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesRcpe Rail; ST
Location0.1 MI S of JCT TH 75
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.26313, -96.28628
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,412 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over Rcpe Rail; ST built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Rcpe Rail; ST 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 14 over Rcpe Rail; ST carry?

About 2,412 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Rcpe Rail; ST?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Rcpe Rail; ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.