Mn 55 over Clearwater River
FairStearns County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI E of JCT TH 15 · Structure no. 73020
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 55 over Clearwater River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 55 over Clearwater River in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,750 by 2038. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 55 over Clearwater River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 55 over Clearwater 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 55 over Clearwater River carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Mn 55 over Clearwater River?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 55 over Clearwater River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.