US Bridges

US 59 over Pomme De Terre River

Fair

Stevens County, Minnesota · 3.8 MI S of JCT TH 9 · Structure no. 75003

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,950
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Pomme De Terre River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over Pomme De Terre River in Stevens County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2039. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesPomme De Terre River
Location3.8 MI S of JCT TH 9
RouteU.S. Route 59
Coordinates45.51708, -95.91228
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2019)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US 59 over Pomme De Terre River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 over Pomme De Terre River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 over Pomme De Terre River carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Pomme De Terre River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Pomme De Terre River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.