US Bridges

US 14 over Dme RR

Fair

Winona County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI W of Stockton · Structure no. 85023

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,120
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Dme RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Dme RR in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 240 ft (73 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesDme RR
Location0.8 MI W of Stockton
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.0245, -91.78232
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over Dme RR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

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

About 4,120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Dme RR?

The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Dme RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.