US Bridges

US 59 over Redwood R Diversion Chan

Fair

Lyon County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT TH 68 · Structure no. 42003

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Redwood R Diversion Chan is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over Redwood R Diversion Chan in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59
CrossesRedwood R Diversion Chan
Location0.5 MI N of JCT TH 68
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyLyon County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.45996, -95.79667
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2018)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$163 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 over Redwood R Diversion Chan built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 over Redwood R Diversion Chan 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 over Redwood R Diversion Chan carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Redwood R Diversion Chan?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Redwood R Diversion Chan?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.