US Bridges

M 4 over Swan River

Good

Morrison County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 49535

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
118
1993 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 4 over Swan River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 4 over Swan River in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2029. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesM 4
CrossesSwan River
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 12
RouteCity Street 4
Coordinates45.92335, -94.45558
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (1993)
Projected traffic118 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 M 4 over Swan River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 4 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does M 4 over Swan River carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is M 4 over Swan River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns M 4 over Swan River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.