US Bridges

US 14 over Stream

Fair

Winona County, Minnesota · 2.6 MI E of JCT Csah 25 · Structure no. 5234

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,120
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Stream is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying US 14 over Stream in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 4,120 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,300 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 14
CrossesStream
Location2.6 MI E of JCT Csah 25
RouteU.S. Route 14
CountyWinona County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.00171, -91.81414
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,120 (2022)
Projected traffic4,300 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$409 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over Stream built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 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 4,120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Stream?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.