US Bridges

Mn 56 over Mid Fk Zumbro River

Good

Dodge County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI N of JCT Csah 24 · Structure no. 20003

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,496
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 56 over Mid Fk Zumbro River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 56 over Mid Fk Zumbro River in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 1,496 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesMn 56
CrossesMid Fk Zumbro River
Location1.8 MI N of JCT Csah 24
RouteState Highway 56
Coordinates44.17852, -92.90777
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,496 (2022)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 56 over Mid Fk Zumbro River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 56 over Mid Fk Zumbro 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 56 over Mid Fk Zumbro River carry?

About 1,496 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mn 56 over Mid Fk Zumbro River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 56 over Mid Fk Zumbro River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.