Mn 74 over S Fk Whitewater River
PoorPosted for loadWinona County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of W JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 5932
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 88 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,785
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 74 over S Fk Whitewater River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 74 over S Fk Whitewater River in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,785 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 74 over S Fk Whitewater River built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 74 over S Fk Whitewater River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 74 over S Fk Whitewater River carry?
About 1,785 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Mn 74 over S Fk Whitewater River?
The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 74 over S Fk Whitewater River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.