US Bridges

Mn 95 over Stony Brook

Good

Benton County, Minnesota · 3.9 MI E of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 05X04

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 95 over Stony Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 95 over Stony Brook 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 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,750 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesMn 95
CrossesStony Brook
Location3.9 MI E of JCT TH 23
RouteState Highway 95
Coordinates45.58918, -93.97286
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2019)
Projected traffic4,750 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 Stony Brook built?

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

What condition is Mn 95 over Stony Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 95 over Stony Brook carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mn 95 over Stony Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mn 95 over Stony Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.