Mn 55 over N Fk Crow River
PoorStearns County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI NW of Paynesville · Structure no. 5545
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 168 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 55 over N Fk Crow River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 55 over N Fk Crow River in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2036. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 55 over N Fk Crow River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 55 over N Fk Crow River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 55 over N Fk Crow River carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Mn 55 over N Fk Crow River?
The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 55 over N Fk Crow River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.