US Bridges

M 1701 over Stream

Fair

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI NE of JCT Csah 22 · Structure no. L9905

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,144
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 1701 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying M 1701 over Stream in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5,144 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,144 by 2029. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesM 1701
CrossesStream
Location0.4 MI NE of JCT Csah 22
RouteCity Street 1701
Coordinates44.03403, -92.50906
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 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 traffic5,144 (1988)
Projected traffic5,144 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 1701 over Stream built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 1701 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does M 1701 over Stream carry?

About 5,144 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is M 1701 over Stream?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns M 1701 over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.