Mn 4 over N Fk Crow River
PoorMeeker County, Minnesota · 10.0 MI N of Grove City · Structure no. 6854
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,332
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 4 over N Fk Crow River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 4 over N Fk Crow River in Meeker County, Minnesota. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,332 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 4 over N Fk Crow River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 4 over N Fk Crow River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 4 over N Fk Crow River carry?
About 1,332 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Mn 4 over N Fk Crow River?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 4 over N Fk Crow River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.