Mn 23 over Mpli Rail
GoodYellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 18 · Structure no. 87009
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,636
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 23 over Mpli Rail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 23 over Mpli Rail in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,636 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 23 over Mpli Rail built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 23 over Mpli Rail in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 23 over Mpli Rail carry?
About 3,636 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Mn 23 over Mpli Rail?
The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 23 over Mpli Rail?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.