US Bridges

Mn 23 over US 10

Good

Benton County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 05019

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 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 2023, so it is 2 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 28,884 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,308 by 2041. The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long and 64 ft wide.

CarriesMn 23
CrossesUS 10
LocationAt JCT TH 23
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates45.56649, -94.13898
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length179 ft (54.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,884 (2021)
Projected traffic35,308 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 23 over US 10 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 23 over US 10 carry?

About 28,884 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mn 23 over US 10?

The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 23 over US 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.