US Bridges

US 10 over Platte River

Good

Benton County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of N CO Line · Structure no. 9463

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 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 prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 10 over Platte River 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 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 11,389 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 10
CrossesPlatte River
Location0.2 MI S of N CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates45.82061, -94.28511
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,389 (2022)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Platte River built?

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

What condition is US 10 over Platte River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 10 over Platte River carry?

About 11,389 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 10 over Platte River?

The structure is 164 ft (50 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.