US 65 over Shell Rock River
GoodFreeborn County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT TH 13 · Structure no. 24006
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 65 over Shell Rock River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 65 over Shell Rock River in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 15,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,300 by 2039. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 65 over Shell Rock River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 65 over Shell Rock River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US 65 over Shell Rock River carry?
About 15,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 65 over Shell Rock River?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns US 65 over Shell Rock River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.