Mn 23 over Elk River
GoodBenton County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI E of JCT TH 95 · Structure no. 05017
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,516
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 23 over Elk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 23 over Elk River in Benton County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,516 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 23 over Elk River built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 23 over Elk River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 23 over Elk River carry?
About 3,516 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Mn 23 over Elk River?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 23 over Elk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.