US Bridges

Mn 248 over Rollingstone Creek

Fair

Winona County, Minnesota · 2.4 MI W of JCT TH61 · Structure no. 85012

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,803
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 248 over Rollingstone Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 248 over Rollingstone Creek in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,803 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2042. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesMn 248
CrossesRollingstone Creek
Location2.4 MI W of JCT TH61
RouteState Highway 248
Coordinates44.09756, -91.7993
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,803 (2022)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 248 over Rollingstone Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 248 over Rollingstone 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 248 over Rollingstone Creek carry?

About 2,803 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mn 248 over Rollingstone Creek?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 248 over Rollingstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.