US Bridges

Mn 22 over Horseshoe Lk (saulk R)

Fair

Stearns County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of Richmond · Structure no. 73035

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 22 over Horseshoe Lk (saulk R) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 22 over Horseshoe Lk (saulk R) in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2039. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 22
CrossesHorseshoe Lk (saulk R)
Location1.0 MI S of Richmond
RouteState Highway 22
CountyStearns County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.43581, -94.51934
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2019)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 22 over Horseshoe Lk (saulk R) built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 22 over Horseshoe Lk (saulk R) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 22 over Horseshoe Lk (saulk R) carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mn 22 over Horseshoe Lk (saulk R)?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 22 over Horseshoe Lk (saulk R)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.