US Bridges

Mn 1 over Stony River

Good

Lake County, Minnesota · 3.0 MI N of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 38012

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
312
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 1 over Stony River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 1 over Stony River in Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 312 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesMn 1
CrossesStony River
Location3.0 MI N of JCT Csah 2
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates47.68794, -91.64039
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2022)
Projected traffic375 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 1 over Stony River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 1 over Stony 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 1 over Stony River carry?

About 312 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mn 1 over Stony River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 1 over Stony River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.