US Bridges

US 14 over Gilmore Creek

Fair

Winona County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI SW of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 9049

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,027
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Gilmore Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Gilmore Creek in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 12,027 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,900 by 2042. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 14
CrossesGilmore Creek
Location0.3 MI SW of JCT TH 61
RouteU.S. Route 14
CountyWinona County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.05022, -91.69352
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,027 (2022)
Projected traffic12,900 by 2042
Trucks7%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over Gilmore Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Gilmore Creek 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 Gilmore Creek carry?

About 12,027 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Gilmore Creek?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Gilmore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.