US Bridges

US 65 over UP RR

Good

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of JCT TH 13 · Structure no. 24007

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 over UP RR 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 203 ft (62 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65
CrossesUP RR
Location0.7 MI E of JCT TH 13
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyFreeborn County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.65234, -93.35645
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,100 (2019)
Projected traffic15,300 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 65 over UP RR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65 over UP RR 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 UP RR carry?

About 15,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 65 over UP RR?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.