US Bridges

Mn 23 over Ann River

Fair

Kanabec County, Minnesota · 3.5 MI W of Mora · Structure no. 8746

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 23 over Ann River is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 23 over Ann River in Kanabec County, Minnesota. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 km).

CarriesMn 23
CrossesAnn River
Location3.5 MI W of Mora
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates45.85325, -93.33478
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2018)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed69 mi (111 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 23 over Ann River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 23 over Ann 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 23 over Ann River carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mn 23 over Ann River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mn 23 over Ann River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.