M 22 over Cottonwood River
PoorPosted for loadRedwood County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 15 · Structure no. 1238
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 1971 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
M 22 over Cottonwood River is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying M 22 over Cottonwood River in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2029. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M 22 over Cottonwood River built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.
What condition is M 22 over Cottonwood River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does M 22 over Cottonwood River carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (1971 count).
How long is M 22 over Cottonwood River?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns M 22 over Cottonwood River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.