US Bridges

Mn 23 over Cp RR

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 73041

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 23 over Cp RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 23 over Cp RR 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2039. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

CarriesMn 23
CrossesCp RR
Location0.2 MI N of JCT TH 55
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates45.38506, -94.73262
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2019)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 23 over Cp RR built?

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

What condition is Mn 23 over Cp 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 23 over Cp RR carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mn 23 over Cp RR?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 23 over Cp RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.