US Bridges

US 10 over Little Rock Lake

Fair

Benton County, Minnesota · 4.1 MI SE of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 9462

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 10 over Little Rock Lake is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 10 over Little Rock Lake in Benton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,750 by 2039. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.8 mi (122 km).

CarriesUS 10
CrossesLittle Rock Lake
Location4.1 MI SE of JCT Csah 12
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates45.70428, -94.17464
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.6 US tons
Inventory rating62.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2019)
Projected traffic12,750 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.8 mi (122 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 US 10 over Little Rock Lake built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 10 over Little Rock Lake 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 10 over Little Rock Lake carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 10 over Little Rock Lake?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 10 over Little Rock Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.