US Bridges

M 14 over Stream

Fair

Mower County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 97407

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 14 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying M 14 over Stream in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2029. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesM 14
CrossesStream
Location0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 7
RouteCity Street 14
CountyMower County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.57254, -92.7257
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (1993)
Projected traffic47 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 M 14 over Stream built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 14 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 2024.

How much traffic does M 14 over Stream carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is M 14 over Stream?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns M 14 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.