US Bridges

US 75 over Stream

Good

Polk County, Minnesota · 3.5 MI N of Crookston · Structure no. 60016

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,624
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 75 over Stream in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,624 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 75
CrossesStream
Location3.5 MI N of Crookston
RouteU.S. Route 75
Coordinates47.82154, -96.61105
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic1,624 (2022)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 75 over Stream built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US 75 over Stream carry?

About 1,624 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 75 over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 75 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.