Mn 23 over Elk River
FairBenton County, Minnesota · 7.0 MI E of ST Cloud · Structure no. 6591
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 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 1950 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 75 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 3,516 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 23 over Elk River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Mn 23 over Elk 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 23 over Elk River carry?
About 3,516 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Mn 23 over Elk River?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 23 over Elk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.