US Bridges

Mn 56 over N Fk Zumbro River

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of N JCT TH 60 · Structure no. 25020

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,434
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 56 over N Fk Zumbro River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 56 over N Fk Zumbro River in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,434 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,150 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMn 56
CrossesN Fk Zumbro River
Location0.1 MI N of N JCT TH 60
RouteState Highway 56
Coordinates44.27991, -92.98009
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,434 (2022)
Projected traffic2,150 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 56 over N Fk Zumbro River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 56 over N Fk Zumbro 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 56 over N Fk Zumbro River carry?

About 2,434 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Mn 56 over N Fk Zumbro River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 56 over N Fk Zumbro River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.