US Bridges

Mn 25 over Mississippi River

Fair

Sherburne County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 71012

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,005 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
40,932
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 25 over Mississippi River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 25 over Mississippi River in Sherburne 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 40,932 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,500 by 2041. The structure is 1,005 ft (306.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesMn 25
CrossesMississippi River
Location0.7 MI N of JCT TH 94
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates45.30876, -93.79104
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,005 ft (306.4 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,932 (2021)
Projected traffic36,500 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 25 over Mississippi River built?

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

What condition is Mn 25 over Mississippi River 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 25 over Mississippi River carry?

About 40,932 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mn 25 over Mississippi River?

The structure is 1,005 ft (306.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 25 over Mississippi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.