Mn 23 over Mississippi R and ST
FairStearns County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W JCT US 10 · Structure no. 73014
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 889 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,071
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 23 over Mississippi R and ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 23 over Mississippi R and ST in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 33,071 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2041. The structure is 889 ft (271 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 23 over Mississippi R and ST built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 23 over Mississippi R and ST 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 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 23 over Mississippi R and ST carry?
About 33,071 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Mn 23 over Mississippi R and ST?
The structure is 889 ft (271 m) long with a longest span of 345 ft (105.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 23 over Mississippi R and ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.