US Bridges

Mn 3 over Cannon River

Good

Rice County, Minnesota · 3.4 MI SW of S JCT Mn 19 · Structure no. 66003

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,215
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 3 over Cannon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 3 over Cannon River in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7,215 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMn 3
CrossesCannon River
Location3.4 MI SW of S JCT Mn 19
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates44.41612, -93.20663
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length213 ft (65 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,215 (2022)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 3 over Cannon River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 3 over Cannon 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 3 over Cannon River carry?

About 7,215 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mn 3 over Cannon River?

The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 3 over Cannon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.