US Bridges

Mn 41 over Clay Lake Ravine

Fair

Carver County, Minnesota · 0.35 N of JCT TH 212 · Structure no. 10011

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 41 over Clay Lake Ravine is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 41 over Clay Lake Ravine in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,800 by 2039. The structure is 267 ft (81.5 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 41
CrossesClay Lake Ravine
Location0.35 N of JCT TH 212
RouteState Highway 41
CountyCarver County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.79444, -93.60184
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length267 ft (81.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2019)
Projected traffic19,800 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 41 over Clay Lake Ravine built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 41 over Clay Lake Ravine 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 Clay Lake Ravine carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mn 41 over Clay Lake Ravine?

The structure is 267 ft (81.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 41 over Clay Lake Ravine?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.