US Bridges

US 14 over Stream

Fair

Olmsted County, Minnesota · At the N JCT TH 52; 14 · Structure no. 55X11

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,761
2021 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 2004, so it is 21 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 5 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 29,761 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,500 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 14
CrossesStream
LocationAt the N JCT TH 52; 14
RouteU.S. Route 14
CountyOlmsted County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.03111, -92.49162
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 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 length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,761 (2021)
Projected traffic34,500 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over Stream built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 14 over Stream carry?

About 29,761 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns US 14 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.