US Bridges

Mn 28 over Swan River

Good

Morrison County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI N of Swanville · Structure no. 49003

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 28 over Swan River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mn 28 over Swan River in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesMn 28
CrossesSwan River
Location1.6 MI N of Swanville
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates45.93923, -94.63191
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2021)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 28 over Swan River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 28 over Swan 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 28 over Swan River carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mn 28 over Swan River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 28 over Swan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.