US Bridges

Mn 24 over N Fk Crow River

Good

Meeker County, Minnesota · 4.0 MI E of Forest City · Structure no. 47006

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,146
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 24 over N Fk Crow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 24 over N Fk Crow River in Meeker County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,146 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 24
CrossesN Fk Crow River
Location4.0 MI E of Forest City
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates45.20356, -94.38829
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,146 (2021)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 24 over N Fk Crow River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 24 over N Fk Crow 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 24 over N Fk Crow River carry?

About 2,146 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mn 24 over N Fk Crow River?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 24 over N Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.