US 59 over BNSF RR and Cp Rail Line
FairBecker County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT US 10 · Structure no. 03009
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 298 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,966
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 over BNSF RR and Cp Rail Line is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over BNSF RR and Cp Rail Line in Becker County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 13,966 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,400 by 2042. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 over BNSF RR and Cp Rail Line built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 59 over BNSF RR and Cp Rail Line 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US 59 over BNSF RR and Cp Rail Line carry?
About 13,966 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 59 over BNSF RR and Cp Rail Line?
The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 over BNSF RR and Cp Rail Line?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.