US Bridges

Mn 25 over UP RR

Good

Scott County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI N of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 70027

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,036
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 25 over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 25 over UP RR in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,036 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMn 25
CrossesUP RR
Location1.8 MI N of JCT TH 169
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates44.63018, -93.76461
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,036 (2022)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 25 over UP RR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 25 over UP RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 25 over UP RR carry?

About 5,036 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mn 25 over UP RR?

The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 25 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.