US Bridges

Mn 105 over Woodbury Creek

Good

Mower County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of Iowa Line · Structure no. 50010

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
199
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 105 over Woodbury Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 105 over Woodbury Creek in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMn 105
CrossesWoodbury Creek
Location0.7 MI N of Iowa Line
RouteState Highway 105
Coordinates43.51026, -93.00969
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2021)
Projected traffic225 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 105 over Woodbury Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 105 over Woodbury Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 105 over Woodbury Creek carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mn 105 over Woodbury Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 105 over Woodbury Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.