Mn 83 over Le Sueur River
FairBlue Earth County, Minnesota · 4.5 N of ST Clair · Structure no. 6887
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,706
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 83 over Le Sueur River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 83 over Le Sueur River in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 70 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 2,706 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 83 over Le Sueur River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Mn 83 over Le Sueur 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 83 over Le Sueur River carry?
About 2,706 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mn 83 over Le Sueur River?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 83 over Le Sueur River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.