US Bridges

US 10 over Long Prairie River

Good

Morrison County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI S of JCT TH 210 · Structure no. 49035

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,617
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 10 over Long Prairie River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 10 over Long Prairie River in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8,617 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

CarriesUS 10
CrossesLong Prairie River
Location1.4 MI S of JCT TH 210
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates46.32016, -94.64805
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,617 (2022)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 10 over Long Prairie River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 10 over Long Prairie 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 US 10 over Long Prairie River carry?

About 8,617 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 10 over Long Prairie River?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns US 10 over Long Prairie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.