Mn 19 over Birch Coulee Creek
GoodRenville County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI E of Morton · Structure no. 65006
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,656
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 19 over Birch Coulee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 19 over Birch Coulee Creek in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,656 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 19 over Birch Coulee Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 19 over Birch Coulee 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 19 over Birch Coulee Creek carry?
About 2,656 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Mn 19 over Birch Coulee Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 19 over Birch Coulee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.