US Bridges

Mn 57 over Masten Creek

Fair

Dodge County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 91928

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 57 over Masten Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 57 over Masten Creek in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 10,850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,200 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMn 57
CrossesMasten Creek
Location0.4 MI N of JCT TH 14
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates44.02715, -92.74825
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,850 (2021)
Projected traffic12,200 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 57 over Masten Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 57 over Masten Creek 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 57 over Masten Creek carry?

About 10,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mn 57 over Masten Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Mn 57 over Masten Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.