US Bridges

Mn 23 over I 90

Fair

Rock County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 9687

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 23 over I 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 23 over I 90 in Rock County, Minnesota. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 65 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2034. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 23
CrossesI 90
LocationAt JCT TH 23
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates43.60888, -96.43238
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2014)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2034
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 23 over I 90 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Mn 23 over I 90 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 23 over I 90 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mn 23 over I 90?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 23 over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.