Mn 43 over S Fk Root River
FairFillmore County, Minnesota · 10.8 MI N of JCT TH 44 · Structure no. 23025
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 580
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 43 over S Fk Root River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mn 43 over S Fk Root River in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2039. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 43 over S Fk Root River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 43 over S Fk Root 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 43 over S Fk Root River carry?
About 580 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Mn 43 over S Fk Root River?
The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 43 over S Fk Root River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.