US Bridges

Mn 56 over Stream

Good

Mower County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT TH 90 · Structure no. 91252

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 56 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 56 over Stream in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMn 56
CrossesStream
Location0.5 MI N of JCT TH 90
RouteState Highway 56
Coordinates43.6796, -92.86913
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2018)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 56 over Stream built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 56 over Stream 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 56 over Stream carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 56 over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Mn 56 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.