Auto Tour Route over Minnesota River
GoodBig Stone County, Minnesota · 0.75 MI S. of Road 17 End · Structure no. 000032640-00012
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
About this bridge
Auto Tour Route over Minnesota River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Auto Tour Route over Minnesota River in Big Stone County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Auto Tour Route over Minnesota River built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Auto Tour Route over Minnesota 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 Auto Tour Route over Minnesota River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Auto Tour Route over Minnesota River?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Auto Tour Route over Minnesota River?
It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.