Mn 19 over Minnesota River
FairLe Sueur County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT TH 93 · Structure no. 40001
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 484 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,176
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 19 over Minnesota River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 19 over Minnesota River in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5 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 2,176 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,150 by 2042. The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 19 over Minnesota River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 19 over Minnesota 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 19 over Minnesota River carry?
About 2,176 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Mn 19 over Minnesota River?
The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 19 over Minnesota River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.