US Bridges

Mn 25 over S Fk Crow River

Good

Carver County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI S of Watertown · Structure no. 10008

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,687
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 25 over S Fk Crow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 25 over S Fk Crow River in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,687 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMn 25
CrossesS Fk Crow River
Location1.6 MI S of Watertown
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates44.94249, -93.85899
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length175 ft (53.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,687 (2022)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 25 over S Fk Crow River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 25 over S Fk Crow 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 25 over S Fk Crow River carry?

About 3,687 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mn 25 over S Fk Crow River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 25 over S Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.