US Bridges

Mn 25 over BNSF Railroad

Good

Crow Wing County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT TH 210 · Structure no. 18010

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,998
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 25 over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 25 over BNSF Railroad in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,998 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2042. The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 25
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location0.5 MI S of JCT TH 210
RouteState Highway 25
CountyCrow Wing County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.35985, -94.17014
Functional classUrban 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length263 ft (80.3 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,998 (2021)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 25 over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 25 over BNSF Railroad 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 25 over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 7,998 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mn 25 over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 25 over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.