US Bridges

Mn 19 over Mpli Rail

Fair

Redwood County, Minnesota · 5.6 MI E of JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 64008

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,343
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 19 over Mpli Rail is a concrete frame carrying Mn 19 over Mpli Rail in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5,343 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 320 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMn 19
CrossesMpli Rail
Location5.6 MI E of JCT TH 71
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates44.54023, -95.00629
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width320 ft (97.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,343 (2022)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 19 over Mpli Rail built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 19 over Mpli Rail 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 19 over Mpli Rail carry?

About 5,343 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mn 19 over Mpli Rail?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 320 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 19 over Mpli Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.