US Bridges

Mn 19 over Belle Creek

Fair

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 5.6 MI W of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 9024

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,967
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 19 over Belle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 19 over Belle Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,967 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 19
CrossesBelle Creek
Location5.6 MI W of JCT Csah 6
RouteState Highway 19
CountyGoodhue County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.50494, -92.75046
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,967 (2022)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 19 over Belle Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 19 over Belle Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 19 over Belle Creek carry?

About 1,967 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 19 over Belle Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 19 over Belle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.