US Bridges

M 87 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro R

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of 5th ST · Structure no. 55031

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 87 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 87 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro R in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2029. The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesM 87
CrossesS Br Mid Fk Zumbro R
Location0.5 MI S of 5th ST
RouteCity Street 87
Coordinates44.16034, -92.54064
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2013)
Projected traffic780 by 2029
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 87 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro R built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 87 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro R 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does M 87 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro R carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is M 87 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro R?

The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns M 87 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.