US Bridges

Mn 23 over Big Willow River

Good

Pine County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI NE of Duquette · Structure no. 58008

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
757
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 23 over Big Willow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 23 over Big Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 757 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesMn 23
CrossesBig Willow River
Location0.1 MI NE of Duquette
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates46.37084, -92.55302
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic757 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 23 over Big Willow River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 23 over Big Willow 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 23 over Big Willow River carry?

About 757 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mn 23 over Big Willow River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 23 over Big Willow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.