US Bridges

Mn 4 over E Fk Des Moines River

Good

Martin County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI N of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 46001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
836
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 4 over E Fk Des Moines River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 4 over E Fk Des Moines River in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 836 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMn 4
CrossesE Fk Des Moines River
Location1.9 MI N of JCT Csah 8
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates43.58795, -94.77431
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic836 (2022)
Projected traffic890 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 4 over E Fk Des Moines River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 4 over E Fk Des Moines 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 4 over E Fk Des Moines River carry?

About 836 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Mn 4 over E Fk Des Moines River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 4 over E Fk Des Moines River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.