US Bridges

M 11 over Stream

Fair

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. L6239

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 11 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying M 11 over Stream in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM 11
CrossesStream
Location0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 10
RouteCity Street 11
CountyOlmsted County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.9662, -92.14238
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1990)
Projected traffic50 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$46 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 11 over Stream built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 11 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does M 11 over Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is M 11 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns M 11 over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.