US Bridges

Mn 23 over Hawk Creek

Good

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 18 · Structure no. 12003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,940
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 23 over Hawk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 23 over Hawk Creek in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 2,940 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2042. The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMn 23
CrossesHawk Creek
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 18
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates44.89299, -95.48203
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,940 (2022)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 23 over Hawk Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 23 over Hawk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 23 over Hawk Creek carry?

About 2,940 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mn 23 over Hawk Creek?

The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 23 over Hawk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.