US Bridges

Mn 23 over N Fk Crow River

Fair

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT of TH55 · Structure no. 73038

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 23 over N Fk Crow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 23 over N Fk Crow River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 3,150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2039. The structure is 330 ft (100.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 23
CrossesN Fk Crow River
Location0.3 MI S of JCT of TH55
RouteState Highway 23
CountyStearns County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.37816, -94.73482
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length330 ft (100.7 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,150 (2019)
Projected traffic3,050 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 23 over N Fk Crow River built?

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

What condition is Mn 23 over N Fk Crow River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 23 over N Fk Crow River carry?

About 3,150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mn 23 over N Fk Crow River?

The structure is 330 ft (100.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 23 over N Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.