US Bridges

US 14 over Stream

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI W of E JCT TH 74 · Structure no. 55X01

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,607
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 14 over Stream in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,607 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesStream
Location2.5 MI W of E JCT TH 74
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates43.97065, -92.11344
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 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 traffic3,607 (2022)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Stream 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 14 over Stream carry?

About 3,607 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 14 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.