M 10 over Sauk River
GoodStearns County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI NW of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 73518
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 244 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
M 10 over Sauk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 10 over Sauk River in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2039. The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M 10 over Sauk River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is M 10 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does M 10 over Sauk River carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is M 10 over Sauk River?
The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns M 10 over Sauk River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.