US Bridges

Mn 30 over N Br Root River

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 4.0 MI W of N JCT TH 52 · Structure no. 55083

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
274 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,369
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 30 over N Br Root River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 30 over N Br Root River in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,369 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2042. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMn 30
CrossesN Br Root River
Location4.0 MI W of N JCT TH 52
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates43.87355, -92.26158
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,369 (2022)
Projected traffic735 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 30 over N Br Root River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 30 over N Br Root River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 30 over N Br Root River carry?

About 1,369 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mn 30 over N Br Root River?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 30 over N Br Root River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.