US Bridges

Mn 23 over 10 Ave

Fair

Stearns County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI W of JCT TH 10 · Structure no. 73011

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,889
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 23 over 10 Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 23 over 10 Ave in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 31,889 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,500 by 2041. The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 23
Crosses10 Ave
Location1.3 MI W of JCT TH 10
RouteState Highway 23
CountyStearns County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.55737, -94.16161
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length268 ft (81.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width105 ft (32.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,889 (2021)
Projected traffic31,500 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 23 over 10 Ave built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 23 over 10 Ave 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 23 over 10 Ave carry?

About 31,889 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mn 23 over 10 Ave?

The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 23 over 10 Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.