US Bridges

Mn 41 over Minnesota River Overflow

Good

Scott County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 70041

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 41 over Minnesota River Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 41 over Minnesota River Overflow in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 18,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,200 by 2037. The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesMn 41
CrossesMinnesota River Overflow
Location0.8 MI N of JCT TH 169
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates44.77448, -93.58947
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length250 ft (76.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,200 (2017)
Projected traffic18,200 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 41 over Minnesota River Overflow built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 41 over Minnesota River Overflow 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 41 over Minnesota River Overflow carry?

About 18,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mn 41 over Minnesota River Overflow?

The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 41 over Minnesota River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.