Mn 43 over Rush Creek
GoodFillmore County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT TH 16 · Structure no. 23022
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 348 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 43 over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 43 over Rush Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2039. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 43 over Rush Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 43 over Rush Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 43 over Rush Creek carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Mn 43 over Rush Creek?
The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 43 over Rush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.