Mn 15 over BNSF RR
GoodStearns County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 73025
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 224 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 15 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 15 over BNSF RR 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,250 by 2039. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 15 over BNSF RR built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 15 over BNSF RR 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 15 over BNSF RR carry?
About 19,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mn 15 over BNSF RR?
The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 15 over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.