US Bridges

US 14 over Stream

Fair

Winona County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI E of JCT Csah 25 · Structure no. 91119

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,120
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 14 over Stream in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 4,120 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,300 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 14
CrossesStream
Location1.9 MI E of JCT Csah 25
RouteU.S. Route 14
CountyWinona County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.99338, -91.82738
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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$235 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over Stream built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 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 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns US 14 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.