US Bridges

Mn 22 over Brush Creek

Fair

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of Kiester · Structure no. 6356

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 22 over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 22 over Brush Creek in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 22
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.5 MI S of Kiester
RouteState Highway 22
CountyFaribault County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.53109, -93.7081
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2019)
Projected traffic580 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$124 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 22 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 22 over Brush 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 22 over Brush Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mn 22 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Mn 22 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.