US Bridges

Mn 47 over Little Ann River

Good

Kanabec County, Minnesota · 11.3 MI N of JCT Mn 23 · Structure no. 33011

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,256
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 47 over Little Ann River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 47 over Little Ann River 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 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 1,256 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesMn 47
CrossesLittle Ann River
Location11.3 MI N of JCT Mn 23
RouteState Highway 47
Coordinates45.96891, -93.43087
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,256 (2021)
Projected traffic1,340 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Little Ann River built?

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

What condition is Mn 47 over Little Ann 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 47 over Little Ann River carry?

About 1,256 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mn 47 over Little Ann River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 47 over Little Ann River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.