M 37 over Little Cannon River
FairGoodhue County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT TH 20 · Structure no. 25526
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 198 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1986 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
M 37 over Little Cannon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 37 over Little Cannon River in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2029. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M 37 over Little Cannon River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is M 37 over Little Cannon River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does M 37 over Little Cannon River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is M 37 over Little Cannon River?
The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns M 37 over Little Cannon River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.