Mn 56 over Little Cannon River
GoodGoodhue County, Minnesota · 4.4 MI N of JCT TH 60 · Structure no. 25016
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,323
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 56 over Little Cannon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 56 over Little Cannon River in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,323 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 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 56 over Little Cannon River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 56 over Little Cannon 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 56 over Little Cannon River carry?
About 2,323 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Mn 56 over Little Cannon River?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 56 over Little Cannon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.