US Bridges

Mn 74 over Stream

Fair

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 2.1 MI W of E JCT TH 30 · Structure no. 8855

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,331
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 74 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 74 over Stream in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 1,331 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 74
CrossesStream
Location2.1 MI W of E JCT TH 30
RouteState Highway 74
CountyOlmsted County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.85067, -92.14987
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 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 traffic1,331 (2022)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2042
Trucks9%
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$73 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 74 over Stream built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 74 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 74 over Stream carry?

About 1,331 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mn 74 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mn 74 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.