US Bridges

Mn 101 over Nb/Mississippi River

Fair

Wright County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT TH 10 · Structure no. 86006

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
706 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 101 over Nb/Mississippi River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 101 over Nb/Mississippi River in Wright County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2034. The structure is 706 ft (215.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 101
CrossesNb/Mississippi River
Location0.2 MI S of JCT TH 10
RouteState Highway 101
CountyWright County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.28866, -93.5582
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length706 ft (215.1 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2014)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2034
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 Nb/Mississippi River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 101 over Nb/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 Nb/Mississippi River carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mn 101 over Nb/Mississippi River?

The structure is 706 ft (215.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 101 over Nb/Mississippi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.