Mn 56 over Railroad
GoodDodge County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT US 14 · Structure no. 20021
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 213 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,601
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 56 over Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 56 over Railroad in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,601 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,690 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 56 over Railroad built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 56 over 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 56 over Railroad carry?
About 1,601 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Mn 56 over Railroad?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 56 over Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.