Mn 28 over Chippewa River
GoodPope County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of Cyrus · Structure no. 61001
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 28 over Chippewa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 28 over Chippewa River in Pope County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2039. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 28 over Chippewa River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 28 over Chippewa 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 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 28 over Chippewa River carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Mn 28 over Chippewa River?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 28 over Chippewa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.