Mn 68 over Little Cottonwood River

Fair Condition30 years old2,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyBlue Earth
Location5.0 Mi E Of E Jct TH 15
CarriesMn 68
CrossesLittle Cottonwood River
Coordinates44.24654, -94.33913

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length174.5 ft (53.2 m)
Max Span85.0 ft (25.9 m)
Deck Width47.2 ft (14.4 m)
Deck Area766.1 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1996

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,800 (2016)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number07045

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