US Bridges

Mn 19 over Ramsey Creek

Good

Redwood County, Minnesota · 6.8 MI W of Redwood Fall · Structure no. 64001

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,735
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 19 over Ramsey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mn 19 over Ramsey Creek in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,735 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesMn 19
CrossesRamsey Creek
Location6.8 MI W of Redwood Fall
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates44.5416, -95.25085
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,735 (2021)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Ramsey Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 19 over Ramsey Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 19 over Ramsey Creek carry?

About 2,735 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mn 19 over Ramsey Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 19 over Ramsey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.