US 10 over BNSF RR
FairOtter Tail County, Minnesota · 5.8 MI W of JCT Csah 67 · Structure no. 56011
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 241 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,334
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 10 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 10 over BNSF RR in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 4,334 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2041. The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 10 over BNSF RR built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 10 over BNSF RR 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US 10 over BNSF RR carry?
About 4,334 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 10 over BNSF RR?
The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 10 over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.