US Bridges

US 218 over Stream

Fair

Mower County, Minnesota · 5.1 MI N of Iowa Line · Structure no. 6300

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,701
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 218 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 218 over Stream in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 2,701 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 218
CrossesStream
Location5.1 MI N of Iowa Line
RouteU.S. Route 218
CountyMower County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.57297, -92.94956
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,701 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 218 over Stream built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 218 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 218 over Stream carry?

About 2,701 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 218 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns US 218 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.