Mn 23 over Kettle River
GoodPine County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI E of N JCT TH 35 · Structure no. 58002
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 262 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,002
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 23 over Kettle River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 23 over Kettle River in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,002 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 23 over Kettle River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 23 over Kettle 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 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 23 over Kettle River carry?
About 2,002 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mn 23 over Kettle River?
The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 23 over Kettle River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.