Mn 22 over High Island Creek
FairSibley County, Minnesota · 5.9 MI N of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 72003
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 117 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 962
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 22 over High Island Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mn 22 over High Island Creek in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 962 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 22 over High Island Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 22 over High Island 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 22 over High Island Creek carry?
About 962 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Mn 22 over High Island Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 22 over High Island Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.