Mn 55 over TH 28
FairPope County, Minnesota · At the JCT of TH 55 · Structure no. 61002
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 55 over TH 28 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 55 over TH 28 in Pope County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,550 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 55 over TH 28 built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 55 over TH 28 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 55 over TH 28 carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Mn 55 over TH 28?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 55 over TH 28?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.