US Bridges

Mn 95 over Sunrise River

Fair

Chisago County, Minnesota · 7.1 MI East of JCT TH 35 · Structure no. 13005

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,237
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 95 over Sunrise River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 95 over Sunrise River in Chisago County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,237 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 95
CrossesSunrise River
Location7.1 MI East of JCT TH 35
RouteState Highway 95
CountyChisago County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.51323, -92.85367
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,237 (2022)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 95 over Sunrise River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 95 over Sunrise River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 95 over Sunrise River carry?

About 2,237 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mn 95 over Sunrise River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 95 over Sunrise River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.