Mn 4 over Sauk River
GoodStearns County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI S of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 73047
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 147 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,170
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 4 over Sauk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 4 over Sauk River in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 4 over Sauk River built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 4 over Sauk River 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 4 over Sauk River carry?
About 1,170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mn 4 over Sauk River?
The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 4 over Sauk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.