US Bridges

US 63 over Stream

Fair

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI S of JCT TH 247 · Structure no. 8830

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 63 over Stream in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,100 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 63
CrossesStream
Location2.0 MI S of JCT TH 247
RouteU.S. Route 63
CountyOlmsted County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.1371, -92.41692
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic6,300 (2016)
Projected traffic8,100 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63 over Stream built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 63 over Stream carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 63 over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 63 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.