US Bridges

T 214 over Stream

Fair

Nobles County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI N of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. L3307

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
1998 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 214 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying T 214 over Stream in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 214
CrossesStream
Location1.6 MI N of JCT Csah 6
RouteCounty Highway 214
Coordinates43.56736, -95.7535
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (1998)
Projected traffic55 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T 214 over Stream built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 214 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 214 over Stream carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is T 214 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 214 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.