US 59 over Sand Hill River
FairPolk County, Minnesota · 10 MI S of JCT TH 2 · Structure no. 60020
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,307
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 over Sand Hill River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over Sand Hill River in Polk 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,307 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 over Sand Hill River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 59 over Sand Hill River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does US 59 over Sand Hill River carry?
About 1,307 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 59 over Sand Hill River?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 over Sand Hill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.