US Bridges

US 14 over TH 218; Im Rail

Fair

Steele County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 14; 218 · Structure no. 74010

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
334 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,333
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over TH 218; Im Rail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over TH 218; Im Rail in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 4,333 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,450 by 2042. The structure is 334 ft (101.9 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 14
CrossesTH 218; Im Rail
LocationAt JCT TH 14; 218
RouteU.S. Route 14
CountySteele County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.05944, -93.18952
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length334 ft (101.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,333 (2022)
Projected traffic5,450 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over TH 218; Im Rail built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over TH 218; Im Rail 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 14 over TH 218; Im Rail carry?

About 4,333 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over TH 218; Im Rail?

The structure is 334 ft (101.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over TH 218; Im Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.