Mn 23 over Deer Creek
GoodCarlton County, Minnesota · 9.5 MI NE of So Cnty Line · Structure no. 09020
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 159 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 757
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 23 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 23 over Deer Creek in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 757 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 23 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 23 over Deer Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 23 over Deer Creek carry?
About 757 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Mn 23 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 23 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.