US Bridges

Mn 22 over Sakatah State Trail

Good

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI N of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 07033

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,429
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 22 over Sakatah State Trail is a concrete frame carrying Mn 22 over Sakatah State Trail in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 10,429 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,900 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMn 22
CrossesSakatah State Trail
Location1.6 MI N of JCT TH 14
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates44.19884, -93.94914
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.3 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,429 (2022)
Projected traffic8,900 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mn 22 over Sakatah State Trail built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 22 over Sakatah State Trail 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 22 over Sakatah State Trail carry?

About 10,429 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 22 over Sakatah State Trail?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 22 over Sakatah State Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.