US Bridges

M 24 over S Fk Whitewater River

Fair

Olmsted County, Minnesota · S of JCT Madison-Carolan · Structure no. R0226

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 24 over S Fk Whitewater River is a concrete culvert carrying M 24 over S Fk Whitewater River in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 24
CrossesS Fk Whitewater River
LocationS of JCT Madison-Carolan
RouteCity Street 24
Coordinates43.99073, -92.23257
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1990)
Projected traffic200 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 24 over S Fk Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 24 over S Fk Whitewater River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does M 24 over S Fk Whitewater River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is M 24 over S Fk Whitewater River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns M 24 over S Fk Whitewater River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.