US Bridges

Mn 30 over Stream

Good

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 7.0 Miles East of Pipest · Structure no. 59006

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,823
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 30 over Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 30 over Stream in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,823 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesMn 30
CrossesStream
Location7.0 Miles East of Pipest
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates43.99377, -96.1635
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,823 (2021)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 30 over Stream 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 Stream carry?

About 1,823 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mn 30 over Stream?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 30 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.