US Bridges

Mn 23 over US 10

Good

Benton County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 23 in ST Cloud · Structure no. 05018

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,884
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 23 over US 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 23 over US 10 in Benton County, Minnesota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,884 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,308 by 2041. The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 23
CrossesUS 10
LocationAt JCT TH 23 in ST Cloud
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates45.56628, -94.13876
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length177 ft (53.8 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,884 (2021)
Projected traffic35,308 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 23 over US 10 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 23 over US 10 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 23 over US 10 carry?

About 28,884 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mn 23 over US 10?

The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 23 over US 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.