US Bridges

Mn 22 over N Fk Crow River

Good

Meeker County, Minnesota · 4.8 MI S of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 47007

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,415
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 22 over N Fk Crow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 22 over N Fk Crow River in Meeker County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,415 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMn 22
CrossesN Fk Crow River
Location4.8 MI S of JCT TH 55
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates45.25266, -94.54668
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,415 (2021)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 22 over N Fk Crow River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 22 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 22 over N Fk Crow River carry?

About 1,415 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mn 22 over N Fk Crow River?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 22 over N Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.