Mn 68 over Little Cottonwood River
FairBlue Earth County, Minnesota · 5.0 MI E of E JCT TH 15 · Structure no. 07045
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 175 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 68 over Little Cottonwood River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 68 over Little Cottonwood River in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2036. The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 68 over Little Cottonwood River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 68 over Little Cottonwood 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 68 over Little Cottonwood River carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Mn 68 over Little Cottonwood River?
The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 68 over Little Cottonwood River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.