US Bridges

Mn 25 over Skunk River

Fair

Morrison County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI S of JCT TH 27 · Structure no. 49032

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,220
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 25 over Skunk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 25 over Skunk River in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 25
CrossesSkunk River
Location2.5 MI S of JCT TH 27
RouteState Highway 25
CountyMorrison County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.93675, -94.11495
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,220 (2021)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 25 over Skunk River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 25 over Skunk 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 25 over Skunk River carry?

About 2,220 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mn 25 over Skunk River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 25 over Skunk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.