US Bridges

Mn 19 over Minnesota River

Good

Redwood County, Minnesota · 6.3 MI E of JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 64010

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
371 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,343
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 19 over Minnesota River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 19 over Minnesota River in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 5,343 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2042. The structure is 371 ft (113.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMn 19
CrossesMinnesota River
Location6.3 MI E of JCT TH 71
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates44.54564, -94.99506
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length371 ft (113.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,343 (2022)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Minnesota River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 19 over Minnesota 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 19 over Minnesota River carry?

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

How long is Mn 19 over Minnesota River?

The structure is 371 ft (113.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 19 over Minnesota River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.