US Bridges

Mn 55 over N Fk Crow River

Fair

Meeker County, Minnesota · 6.0 MI W of JCT TH 22 · Structure no. 47001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,880
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 55 over N Fk Crow River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mn 55 over N Fk Crow River in Meeker County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,880 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesMn 55
CrossesN Fk Crow River
Location6.0 MI W of JCT TH 22
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates45.32554, -94.66767
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,880 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 55 over N Fk Crow River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 55 over N Fk Crow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 55 over N Fk Crow River carry?

About 3,880 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mn 55 over N Fk Crow River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 55 over N Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.