US Bridges

Mn 19 over Fort Ridgely Crk(cd #106

Fair

Renville County, Minnesota · 3.8 MI W of JCT TH 4 · Structure no. 95376

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,545
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 19 over Fort Ridgely Crk(cd #106 is a steel culvert carrying Mn 19 over Fort Ridgely Crk(cd #106 in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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 2,545 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,650 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 19
CrossesFort Ridgely Crk(cd #106
Location3.8 MI W of JCT TH 4
RouteState Highway 19
CountyRenville County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.52855, -94.78825
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,545 (2021)
Projected traffic2,650 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Fort Ridgely Crk(cd #106 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 19 over Fort Ridgely Crk(cd #106 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 Fort Ridgely Crk(cd #106 carry?

About 2,545 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mn 19 over Fort Ridgely Crk(cd #106?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Mn 19 over Fort Ridgely Crk(cd #106?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.