US Bridges

Service RD over South Fork Zumbro River

PoorClosed to traffic

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI E of JCT CR 112 · Structure no. L6322

Built
1895
130 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Service RD over South Fork Zumbro River is a steel truss - thru carrying Service RD over South Fork Zumbro River in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1895, so it is 130 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesService RD
CrossesSouth Fork Zumbro River
Location1.4 MI E of JCT CR 112
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.12965, -92.46251
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating7.4 US tons
Inventory rating5.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2014)
Projected traffic75 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Service RD over South Fork Zumbro River built?

It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025.

What condition is Service RD over South Fork Zumbro River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Service RD over South Fork Zumbro River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Service RD over South Fork Zumbro River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Service RD over South Fork Zumbro River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.