US Bridges

Mn 23 over Rausch Lk RD

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 5.4 MI SW of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 73033

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,698
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 23 over Rausch Lk RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 23 over Rausch Lk RD in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7,698 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,150 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMn 23
CrossesRausch Lk RD
Location5.4 MI SW of JCT TH 94
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates45.46144, -94.327
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,698 (2022)
Projected traffic8,150 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Rausch Lk RD built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 23 over Rausch Lk RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 23 over Rausch Lk RD carry?

About 7,698 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mn 23 over Rausch Lk RD?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 23 over Rausch Lk RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.