US Bridges

M 23 over Vermillion River

Good

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 66 · Structure no. 19543

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2004 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 23 over Vermillion River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 23 over Vermillion River in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2029. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesM 23
CrossesVermillion River
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 66
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates44.65906, -93.11633
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2004)
Projected traffic150 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 M 23 over Vermillion River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 23 over Vermillion 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does M 23 over Vermillion River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is M 23 over Vermillion River?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns M 23 over Vermillion River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.