US Bridges

Mn 23 over Scv RR

Fair

Pine County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of Brook Park · Structure no. 58006

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,079
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 23 over Scv RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 23 over Scv RR in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 4,079 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMn 23
CrossesScv RR
Location0.7 MI W of Brook Park
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates45.94388, -93.09012
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,079 (2022)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 23 over Scv RR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 23 over Scv 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 23 over Scv RR carry?

About 4,079 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 23 over Scv RR?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 23 over Scv RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.