US Bridges

Mn 25 over Mapes Creek

Good

Carver County, Minnesota · 4.8 MI N of JCT TH 7 · Structure no. 10X06

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 25 over Mapes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 25 over Mapes Creek in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesMn 25
CrossesMapes Creek
Location4.8 MI N of JCT TH 7
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates44.96936, -93.85453
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,650 (2018)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Mapes Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 25 over Mapes Creek 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Mn 25 over Mapes Creek carry?

About 4,650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mn 25 over Mapes Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Mn 25 over Mapes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.