US Bridges

US 14 over S Br Zumbro River

Fair

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of S JCT TH 52 · Structure no. 55037

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,060
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over S Br Zumbro River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over S Br Zumbro River in Olmsted 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 13,060 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,650 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesS Br Zumbro River
Location0.5 MI E of S JCT TH 52
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.00712, -92.47172
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length260 ft (79.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,060 (2022)
Projected traffic12,650 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 14 over S Br Zumbro River built?

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

What condition is US 14 over S Br Zumbro River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 14 over S Br Zumbro River carry?

About 13,060 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over S Br Zumbro River?

The structure is 260 ft (79.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over S Br Zumbro River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.