US Bridges

Mn 44 over Riceford Creek

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT TH 43 · Structure no. 23023

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,986
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 44 over Riceford Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 44 over Riceford Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 1,986 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,150 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 44
CrossesRiceford Creek
Location0.3 MI E of JCT TH 43
RouteState Highway 44
CountyFillmore County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.52329, -91.76467
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,986 (2022)
Projected traffic2,150 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 44 over Riceford Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 44 over Riceford 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 44 over Riceford Creek carry?

About 1,986 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Mn 44 over Riceford Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 44 over Riceford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.