US Bridges

Mn 5 over N Br Rush River

Fair

Sibley County, Minnesota · 2.7 MI NE of Gaylord · Structure no. 9246

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,751
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 5 over N Br Rush River is a concrete slab carrying Mn 5 over N Br Rush River in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 3,751 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,950 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 5
CrossesN Br Rush River
Location2.7 MI NE of Gaylord
RouteState Highway 5
CountySibley County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.56626, -94.17023
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,751 (2022)
Projected traffic3,950 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 5 over N Br Rush River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 5 over N 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 5 over N Br Rush River carry?

About 3,751 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mn 5 over N Br Rush River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 5 over N Br Rush River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.