US Bridges

US 75 over BNSF Rail

Good

Big Stone County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI E of Odessa · Structure no. 06001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 over BNSF Rail is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 75 over BNSF Rail in Big Stone County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2038. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 75
CrossesBNSF Rail
Location2.0 MI E of Odessa
RouteU.S. Route 75
Coordinates45.25561, -96.29431
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2018)
Projected traffic550 by 2038
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 75 over BNSF Rail built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 over BNSF Rail 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 75 over BNSF Rail carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 75 over BNSF Rail?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 over BNSF Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.