US Bridges

Mn 41 over Minnesota River

Good

Carver County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI N of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 10012

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
508 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 41 over Minnesota River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 41 over Minnesota River in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 18,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,200 by 2037. The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMn 41
CrossesMinnesota River
Location1.5 MI N of JCT TH 169
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates44.78276, -93.59913
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length508 ft (154.8 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,200 (2017)
Projected traffic18,200 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 41 over Minnesota River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 41 over Minnesota 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 41 over Minnesota River carry?

About 18,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mn 41 over Minnesota River?

The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 41 over Minnesota River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.