Mn 5 over High Island Creek
GoodSibley County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of Arlington · Structure no. 72011
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,693
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 5 over High Island Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 5 over High Island Creek in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,693 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 5 over High Island Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 5 over High Island Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 5 over High Island Creek carry?
About 3,693 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Mn 5 over High Island Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 5 over High Island Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.