Mn 19 over Prairie Creek
GoodGoodhue County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI E of N JCT TH 56 · Structure no. 25007
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 129 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,027
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 19 over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 19 over Prairie Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 2,027 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 19 over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 19 over Prairie Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 19 over Prairie Creek carry?
About 2,027 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Mn 19 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 19 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.