US Bridges

Mn 19 over UP RR

Good

Le Sueur County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI E of Henderson · Structure no. 40009

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,176
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 19 over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 19 over UP RR in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,176 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,150 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMn 19
CrossesUP RR
Location1.0 MI E of Henderson
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates44.53265, -93.88634
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,176 (2022)
Projected traffic2,150 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 19 over UP RR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 19 over UP RR 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 19 over UP RR carry?

About 2,176 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mn 19 over UP RR?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 19 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.