US Bridges

Mn 28 over Hoboken Creek

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 3.8 MI SW of Sauk Centre · Structure no. 73X07

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,685
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 28 over Hoboken Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 28 over Hoboken Creek in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,685 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMn 28
CrossesHoboken Creek
Location3.8 MI SW of Sauk Centre
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates45.71599, -95.00681
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,685 (2022)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 28 over Hoboken Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 28 over Hoboken Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 28 over Hoboken Creek carry?

About 2,685 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mn 28 over Hoboken Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mn 28 over Hoboken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.