Mn 23 over BNSF RR
GoodCarlton County, Minnesota · 15.9 MI NE of S CO Line · Structure no. 09015
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 196 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,650
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 23 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 23 over BNSF RR in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2039. The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 23 over BNSF RR built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 23 over BNSF RR 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 23 over BNSF RR carry?
About 1,650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Mn 23 over BNSF RR?
The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 23 over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.