US Bridges

Mn 101 over Mississippi River

Fair

Wright County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT TH 10 · Structure no. 86005

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
707 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 101 over Mississippi River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 101 over Mississippi River in Wright County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2034. The structure is 707 ft (215.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 101
CrossesMississippi River
Location0.2 MI S of JCT TH 10
RouteState Highway 101
CountyWright County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.28885, -93.55833
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.4 US tons
Inventory rating73.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length707 ft (215.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2014)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2034
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 101 over Mississippi River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 101 over Mississippi River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 101 over Mississippi River carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mn 101 over Mississippi River?

The structure is 707 ft (215.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 101 over Mississippi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.