US Bridges

US 10 over BNSF RR

Fair

Todd County, Minnesota · 8.5 MI S of JCT TH 210 · Structure no. 77016

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,524
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 10 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 10 over BNSF RR in Todd County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,524 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2042. The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUS 10
CrossesBNSF RR
Location8.5 MI S of JCT TH 210
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates46.21833, -94.64922
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length179 ft (54.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,524 (2022)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 10 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 10 over BNSF RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 10 over BNSF RR carry?

About 3,524 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 10 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 10 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.