US Bridges

Mn 119 over Minnesota River Overflow

Fair

Swift County, Minnesota · 3.3 MI S of JCT TH 7 · Structure no. 76007

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,409
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 119 over Minnesota River Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 119 over Minnesota River Overflow in Swift County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 5 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 1,409 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesMn 119
CrossesMinnesota River Overflow
Location3.3 MI S of JCT TH 7
RouteState Highway 119
Coordinates45.1587, -96.05485
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,409 (2021)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 119 over Minnesota River Overflow built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 119 over Minnesota River Overflow 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 Mn 119 over Minnesota River Overflow carry?

About 1,409 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Mn 119 over Minnesota River Overflow?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 119 over Minnesota River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.