US Bridges

Mn 115 over Mississippi River

Fair

Morrison County, Minnesota · At Camp Ripley · Structure no. 4969

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
412 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,104
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 115 over Mississippi River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 115 over Mississippi River in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 3,104 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2041. The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesMn 115
CrossesMississippi River
LocationAt Camp Ripley
RouteState Highway 115
Coordinates46.07438, -94.33483
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length412 ft (125.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,104 (2021)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 115 over Mississippi River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 115 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 Mn 115 over Mississippi River carry?

About 3,104 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mn 115 over Mississippi River?

The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 115 over Mississippi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.