US Bridges

M 92 over Cannon River

FairPosted for load

Rice County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT TH 3 · Structure no. 1232

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,850
1989 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 92 over Cannon River is a concrete arch - deck carrying M 92 over Cannon River in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 111 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,850 by 2029. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 92
CrossesCannon River
Location0.1 MI E of JCT TH 3
RouteCity Street 92
Coordinates44.4566, -93.16119
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,850 (1989)
Projected traffic5,850 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$528 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 92 over Cannon River built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is M 92 over Cannon River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does M 92 over Cannon River carry?

About 5,850 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is M 92 over Cannon River?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns M 92 over Cannon River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.