US Bridges

T 44 over Mn 23

Good

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI W of JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 34014

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
311 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
234
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 44 over Mn 23 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 44 over Mn 23 in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 234 vehicles a day, projected to reach 234 by 2043. The structure is 311 ft (94.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 44
CrossesMn 23
Location1.0 MI W of JCT TH 71
RouteCounty Highway 44
Coordinates45.0894, -95.063
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2023)
Projected traffic234 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T 44 over Mn 23 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 44 over Mn 23 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 44 over Mn 23 carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T 44 over Mn 23?

The structure is 311 ft (94.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns T 44 over Mn 23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.