US Bridges

Mn 15 over N Fk Crow River

Fair

Meeker County, Minnesota · In Kingston · Structure no. 5939

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,710
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 15 over N Fk Crow River is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Mn 15 over N Fk Crow River in Meeker County, Minnesota. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 3,710 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,050 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 15
CrossesN Fk Crow River
LocationIn Kingston
RouteState Highway 15
CountyMeeker County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.19629, -94.31672
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,710 (2021)
Projected traffic4,050 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$403 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 15 over N Fk Crow River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 15 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 15 over N Fk Crow River carry?

About 3,710 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 15 over N Fk Crow River?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 15 over N Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.