Mn 48 over Sand Creek
GoodPine County, Minnesota · 10.5 MI E of JCT TH 35 · Structure no. 58007
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,727
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 48 over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 48 over Sand Creek in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 1,727 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 48 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 48 over Sand Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 48 over Sand Creek carry?
About 1,727 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Mn 48 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 48 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.