US Bridges

Mn 19 over Redwood River

Good

Redwood County, Minnesota · In Redwood Falls · Structure no. 5133

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
270 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 19 over Redwood River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mn 19 over Redwood River in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,100 by 2039. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMn 19
CrossesRedwood River
LocationIn Redwood Falls
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates44.54104, -95.12217
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2019)
Projected traffic7,100 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 19 over Redwood River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 19 over Redwood 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 19 over Redwood River carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mn 19 over Redwood River?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 19 over Redwood River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.