US 14 over Bear Creek
GoodOlmsted County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI E of S JCT TH 52 · Structure no. 55042
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,619
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 14 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Bear Creek in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 12,619 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,050 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 51 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 14 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 14 over Bear Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 14 over Bear Creek carry?
About 12,619 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 14 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US 14 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.