US Bridges

Pvt 111 over N Br Upper Iowa R

Fair

Mower County, Minnesota · 2.6 MI W of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 5905

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
1992 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pvt 111 over N Br Upper Iowa R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pvt 111 over N Br Upper Iowa R in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2029. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesPvt 111
CrossesN Br Upper Iowa R
Location2.6 MI W of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 111
CountyMower County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.55824, -92.60882
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (1992)
Projected traffic5 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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$156 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pvt 111 over N Br Upper Iowa R built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pvt 111 over N Br Upper Iowa R 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pvt 111 over N Br Upper Iowa R carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Pvt 111 over N Br Upper Iowa R?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pvt 111 over N Br Upper Iowa R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.