Mn 23 over Sauk River
GoodStearns County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of TH 22 · Structure no. 73023
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,600
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 23 over Sauk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 23 over Sauk River in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2035. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Sauk River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 23 over Sauk River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 23 over Sauk River carry?
About 8,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Mn 23 over Sauk River?
The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 23 over Sauk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.