US Bridges

Mn 23 over S Fk Nemadji River

Good

Carlton County, Minnesota · 7.0 MI NE of S CO Line · Structure no. 09841

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
757
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 23 over S Fk Nemadji River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 23 over S Fk Nemadji River 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 690 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMn 23
CrossesS Fk Nemadji River
Location7.0 MI NE of S CO Line
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates46.49374, -92.40999
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic757 (2022)
Projected traffic690 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 23 over S Fk Nemadji River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 23 over S Fk Nemadji River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 23 over S Fk Nemadji River carry?

About 757 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mn 23 over S Fk Nemadji River?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 23 over S Fk Nemadji River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.