US Bridges

Mn 95 over Elk River

Fair

Benton County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 05015

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 95 over Elk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 95 over Elk River in Benton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2039. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 95
CrossesElk River
Location0.7 MI E of JCT TH 23
RouteState Highway 95
CountyBenton County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.58821, -94.04178
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length139 ft (42.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2019)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Elk River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 95 over Elk 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 95 over Elk River carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mn 95 over Elk River?

The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 95 over Elk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.