US Bridges

US 14 over Stream

Fair

Redwood County, Minnesota · 5.5 MI W of Walnut Grove · Structure no. 6039

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,539
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 14 over Stream in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 6 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 1,539 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 14
CrossesStream
Location5.5 MI W of Walnut Grove
RouteU.S. Route 14
CountyRedwood County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.23905, -95.57589
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,539 (2021)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$130 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over Stream built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 14 over Stream carry?

About 1,539 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns US 14 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.