US Bridges

US 14 over Dme RR

Good

Waseca County, Minnesota · 0.66 MI W JCT Mn 13 · Structure no. 81012

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Dme RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Dme RR in Waseca County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2038. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesDme RR
Location0.66 MI W JCT Mn 13
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.05998, -93.50895
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2018)
Projected traffic3,050 by 2038
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over Dme RR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Dme RR 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 Dme RR carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Dme RR?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Dme RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.