US 10 over Platte River
FairBenton County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of N CO Line · Structure no. 6574
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,389
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 10 over Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 10 over Platte River in Benton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 11,389 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 10 over Platte River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 10 over Platte 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 10 over Platte River carry?
About 11,389 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 10 over Platte River?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 10 over Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.