Mn 55 over Chippewa River
GoodGrant County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI SE of Hoffman · Structure no. 26002
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 830
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 55 over Chippewa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 55 over Chippewa River in Grant County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2037. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 55 over Chippewa River built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 55 over Chippewa 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 55 over Chippewa River carry?
About 830 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Mn 55 over Chippewa River?
The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 55 over Chippewa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.