US Bridges

Mn 30 over West Fork Cedar River

Fair

Dodge County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI E of JCT TH 218 · Structure no. 8651

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 30 over West Fork Cedar River is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 30 over West Fork Cedar River in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 6 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesMn 30
CrossesWest Fork Cedar River
Location1.9 MI E of JCT TH 218
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates43.87024, -93.01461
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2019)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$93 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 30 over West Fork Cedar River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 30 over West Fork Cedar 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 30 over West Fork Cedar River carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mn 30 over West Fork Cedar River?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Mn 30 over West Fork Cedar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.