US Bridges

Mn 28 over Pomme De Terre River

Good

Stevens County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT TH 59 · Structure no. 75002

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,269
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 28 over Pomme De Terre River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 28 over Pomme De Terre River in Stevens County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,269 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMn 28
CrossesPomme De Terre River
Location0.2 MI E of JCT TH 59
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates45.60726, -95.88067
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,269 (2022)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2042
Trucks13%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 28 over Pomme De Terre River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 28 over Pomme De Terre 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 28 over Pomme De Terre River carry?

About 2,269 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mn 28 over Pomme De Terre River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 28 over Pomme De Terre River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.