US Bridges

M 22 over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Redwood County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 15 · Structure no. 1238A

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
1971 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 22 over Stream is a concrete slab carrying M 22 over Stream in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2029. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesM 22
CrossesStream
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 15
RouteCity Street 22
CountyRedwood County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.20284, -95.12682
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating10.4 US tons
Inventory rating6.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (1971)
Projected traffic70 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$198 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 22 over Stream built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 22 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does M 22 over Stream carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (1971 count).

How long is M 22 over Stream?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns M 22 over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.