US Bridges

Mn 23 over Quarry Rd(private)

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI NE of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 73X01

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,000
2019 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Mn 23 over Quarry Rd(private) is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 23 over Quarry Rd(private) in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,100 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMn 23
CrossesQuarry Rd(private)
Location2.5 MI NE of JCT TH 94
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates45.54371, -94.24807
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2019)
Projected traffic15,100 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Quarry Rd(private) built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 23 over Quarry Rd(private) 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 Quarry Rd(private) carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 23 over Quarry Rd(private)?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m).

Who owns Mn 23 over Quarry Rd(private)?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).