US Bridges

Mn 30 over Pipestone Creek

Good

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 5.1 MI W of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 59005

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,865
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 30 over Pipestone Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 30 over Pipestone Creek in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,865 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMn 30
CrossesPipestone Creek
Location5.1 MI W of JCT TH 75
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates43.99458, -96.41023
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,865 (2022)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 30 over Pipestone Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 30 over Pipestone 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 30 over Pipestone Creek carry?

About 1,865 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Mn 30 over Pipestone Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 30 over Pipestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.