US 59 over Poplar River
GoodPolk County, Minnesota · 4.9 MI N of Erskine · Structure no. 60004
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 over Poplar River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over Poplar River in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 US 59 over Poplar River built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 59 over Poplar 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US 59 over Poplar River carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 59 over Poplar River?
The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 over Poplar River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.