US Bridges

Mn 19 over Mid Br Rush River

Fair

Sibley County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI E of Gibbon · Structure no. 91258

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,308
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 19 over Mid Br Rush River is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 19 over Mid Br Rush River in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,308 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMn 19
CrossesMid Br Rush River
Location2.0 MI E of Gibbon
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates44.54305, -94.46231
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,308 (2022)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 19 over Mid Br Rush River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 19 over Mid Br Rush 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 19 over Mid Br Rush River carry?

About 2,308 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mn 19 over Mid Br Rush River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Mn 19 over Mid Br Rush River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.