US Bridges

Mn 47 over Stream

Good

Kanabec County, Minnesota · 5.0 MI N of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 33010

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,613
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 47 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mn 47 over Stream in Kanabec County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,613 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesMn 47
CrossesStream
Location5.0 MI N of JCT TH 23
RouteState Highway 47
Coordinates45.90248, -93.43352
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,613 (2022)
Projected traffic1,670 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 47 over Stream built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 47 over Stream 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 47 over Stream carry?

About 1,613 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mn 47 over Stream?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 47 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.