US Bridges

Mn 83 over Bull Run Creek

Fair

Waseca County, Minnesota · 4.5 MI NW of Waldorf · Structure no. 9206

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
941
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 83 over Bull Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 83 over Bull Run Creek in Waseca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 941 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMn 83
CrossesBull Run Creek
Location4.5 MI NW of Waldorf
RouteState Highway 83
Coordinates43.98496, -93.75438
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic941 (2021)
Projected traffic760 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$99 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 83 over Bull Run Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 83 over Bull Run Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 83 over Bull Run Creek carry?

About 941 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Mn 83 over Bull Run Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Mn 83 over Bull Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.