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Mn 40 over BNSF Rail

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Kandiyohi County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT CR 55 · Structure no. 34032

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 40 over BNSF Rail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 40 over BNSF Rail in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,245 by 2038. The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 40
CrossesBNSF Rail
Location0.1 MI E of JCT CR 55
RouteState Highway 40
CountyKandiyohi County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.11036, -95.10195
Functional classUrban 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.
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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length252 ft (76.9 m)
Longest span144 ft (44 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic2,245 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 40 over BNSF Rail built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 40 over BNSF Rail 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 Mn 40 over BNSF Rail carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mn 40 over BNSF Rail?

The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (44 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 40 over BNSF Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.