US Bridges

US 14 over Straight River

Good

Steele County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of JCT TH 35 · Structure no. 74024

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,748
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Straight River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Straight River in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,748 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 14
CrossesStraight River
Location0.7 MI E of JCT TH 35
RouteU.S. Route 14
CountySteele County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.05926, -93.23596
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length202 ft (61.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,748 (2022)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over Straight River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Straight River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 14 over Straight River carry?

About 8,748 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Straight River?

The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Straight River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.