US Bridges

M 82 over TH 23

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.63 MI S of JCT TH55 · Structure no. 73036

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 82 over TH 23 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 82 over TH 23 in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,200 by 2028. The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

CarriesM 82
CrossesTH 23
Location0.63 MI S of JCT TH55
RouteCity Street 82
Coordinates45.3743, -94.73359
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length236 ft (71.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (34.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2012)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2028
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M 82 over TH 23 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 82 over TH 23 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 M 82 over TH 23 carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is M 82 over TH 23?

The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (34.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns M 82 over TH 23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.