Mn 55 over Cp Rail
FairStearns County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI NW of Paynesville · Structure no. 5441
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 195 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 55 over Cp Rail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 55 over Cp Rail in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2036. The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 55 over Cp Rail built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 55 over Cp Rail 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 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 55 over Cp Rail carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Mn 55 over Cp Rail?
The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 55 over Cp Rail?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.