US Bridges

Mn 95 over St. Francis River

Fair

Benton County, Minnesota · 9.7 MI E of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 05014

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 95 over St. Francis River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mn 95 over St. Francis River in Benton County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2037. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesMn 95
CrossesSt. Francis River
Location9.7 MI E of JCT TH 23
RouteState Highway 95
Coordinates45.58895, -93.85053
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2017)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Mn 95 over St. Francis River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 95 over St. Francis River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 95 over St. Francis River carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mn 95 over St. Francis River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 95 over St. Francis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.