US Bridges

US 14 over Rcpe Rail

Good

Lyon County, Minnesota · In Balaton · Structure no. 42014

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,339
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Rcpe Rail is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 14 over Rcpe Rail in Lyon 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 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.

It carries about 1,339 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesRcpe Rail
LocationIn Balaton
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.23726, -95.87359
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99.4 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,339 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 built?

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

What condition is US 14 over Rcpe Rail 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 14 over Rcpe Rail carry?

About 1,339 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Rcpe Rail?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Rcpe Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.