Mn 30 over Blue Earth River
FairBlue Earth County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI W of N JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 07038
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 316 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 782
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 30 over Blue Earth River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 30 over Blue Earth River in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 782 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2042. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 30 over Blue Earth River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 30 over Blue Earth River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 30 over Blue Earth River carry?
About 782 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Mn 30 over Blue Earth River?
The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 30 over Blue Earth River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.