Mn 22 over Minnesota River
FairLe Sueur County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI SE of S JCT TH 16 · Structure no. 40002
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 643 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,436
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 22 over Minnesota River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 22 over Minnesota River in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 11,436 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,300 by 2042. The structure is 643 ft (196 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 22 over Minnesota River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 22 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 22 over Minnesota River carry?
About 11,436 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Mn 22 over Minnesota River?
The structure is 643 ft (196 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 22 over Minnesota River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.