US Bridges

Mn 74 over Stream

Good

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 2.1 MI SW of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 79X05

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 74 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 74 over Stream in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 74
CrossesStream
Location2.1 MI SW of JCT TH 61
RouteState Highway 74
CountyWabasha County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.2041, -91.9613
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 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 traffic66 (2022)
Projected traffic85 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mn 74 over Stream built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 74 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 74 over Stream carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mn 74 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mn 74 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.