US Bridges

Mn 56 over Trib to Upper Iowa R

Good

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 2.8 MI W of JCT TH 63 · Structure no. 97248

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
977
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 56 over Trib to Upper Iowa R is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 56 over Trib to Upper Iowa R in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 977 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesMn 56
CrossesTrib to Upper Iowa R
Location2.8 MI W of JCT TH 63
RouteState Highway 56
Coordinates43.50768, -92.42407
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic977 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 56 over Trib to Upper Iowa R built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 56 over Trib to Upper Iowa R 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 56 over Trib to Upper Iowa R carry?

About 977 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Mn 56 over Trib to Upper Iowa R?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mn 56 over Trib to Upper Iowa R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.