US Bridges

Mn 41 over Tcw RR

Fair

Carver County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI South of JCT TH 5 · Structure no. 10006

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 41 over Tcw RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 41 over Tcw RR in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 15,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,400 by 2039. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 41
CrossesTcw RR
Location1.5 MI South of JCT TH 5
RouteState Highway 41
CountyCarver County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.83708, -93.60192
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,700 (2019)
Projected traffic16,400 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 41 over Tcw RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 41 over Tcw RR 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 41 over Tcw RR carry?

About 15,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mn 41 over Tcw RR?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 41 over Tcw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.