US Bridges

Mn 19 over Spring Creek

Fair

Rice County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI NE of N JCT TH 3 · Structure no. 8096

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,008
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 19 over Spring Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mn 19 over Spring Creek in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 4,008 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 19
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.6 MI NE of N JCT TH 3
RouteState Highway 19
CountyRice County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.46404, -93.15392
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,008 (2022)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 19 over Spring Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 19 over Spring Creek carry?

About 4,008 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mn 19 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 19 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.