US Bridges

US 10 over Mississippi River

Fair

Morrison County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI W of JCT TH 371 · Structure no. 49010

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
997 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 10 over Mississippi River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 10 over Mississippi River in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 52 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 6 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,100 by 2039. The structure is 997 ft (304 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 10
CrossesMississippi River
Location1.2 MI W of JCT TH 371
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates45.99991, -94.36621
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length997 ft (304 m)
Longest span154 ft (47 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2019)
Projected traffic10,100 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 10 over Mississippi River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 10 over Mississippi 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 10 over Mississippi River carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 10 over Mississippi River?

The structure is 997 ft (304 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (47 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns US 10 over Mississippi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.