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Bridge Statistics for Blue Earth, Minnesota (MN) - Condition, Traffic, Stress, Structural Evaluation, Project Costs

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National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 14
Total length: 88 meters (289ft)
Total costs: $730,000
Total average daily traffic: 56,825
Total average daily truck traffic: 3,139
National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Registered Bridges for Blue Earth

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1930-1939: 2
  • 1940-1949: 1
  • 1950-1959: 1
  • 1960-1969: 0
  • 1970-1979: 5
  • 1980-1989: 1
  • 1990-1999: 0
  • 2000-2009: 4

Average Daily Traffic

Bridge Condition - Deck

Bridge Condition - Superstructure

Bridge Condition - Substructure

Bridge Condition - Channel

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Structure Number: 22001,  Location: 0.9 MI S OF JCT TH 90 (Lat: 43.646433,  Lng: -94.092147),  Route carried "on" structure: US 169,  Year Built: 1976,  Status: Open,  Structure Length: 4.88m (16.01ft),  Average Daily Traffic: 7,100 (year 2004),  Truck Traffic: 5%,  Design Load: HS 20,  Features Intersected: E FK BLUE EARTH RIVER
Minimum Vertical Clearance: 30+ m (98+ ft),  Kilometerpoint: 0.000,  Lanes on structure: 4,  Base Highway Network: Yes,  Owner: State Highway Agency,  Approaching Roadway Width: 27.4m (89.9ft),  Skew: 20 degrees,  Material/Design: Prestressed concrete,  Design/Construction: Stringer/Multi-beam,  Number Of Spans In Main Unit: 2,  Length of Maximum Span: 24.0m (78.7ft),  Curb or Sidewalk Widths: Left: 1.8m (5.9ft),  Right: 0.0m,  Curb-To-Curb Width: 22.7m (74.5ft),  Out-to-Out Width: 30.8m (101.0ft)

Condition: Deck: Fair,  Superstructure: Good,  Substructure: Good,  Channel: Good,  Operating Rating: 89.8 metric tons,  Method Used To Determine Operating Rating: Load Factor (LF),  Inventory Rating: 62.1 metric tons,  Method Used To Determine Inventory Rating: Load Factor (LF),  Structural Evaluation: Better than present minimum criteria,  Deck Geometry: Superior to present desirable criteria,  Waterway Adequacy: Superior to present desirable criteria,  Approach Roadway Alignment: Equal to present desirable criteria,  Designated Inspection Frequency: Every 24 months,  Inspection Date: July 2007,  Deck Structure Type: Concrete Cast-file-Place,  Wearing Surface/Protective System: Wearing Surface: Low Slump Concrete,  Deck Protection: Galvanized Reinforcing
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Structure Number: 22003,  Location: 0.4 MI E OF JCT TH 169 (Lat: 43.637703,  Lng: -94.083761),  Route carried "on" structure: County highway 16,  Year Built: 1980,  Status: Open,  Structure Length: 4.33m (14.21ft),  Average Daily Traffic: 2,050 (year 2003),  Design Load: HS 20,  Features Intersected: E FK BLUE EARTH RIVER
Minimum Vertical Clearance: 30+ m (98+ ft),  Kilometerpoint: 0.000,  Lanes on structure: 2,  Owner: County Highway Agency,  Approaching Roadway Width: 13.4m (44.0ft),  Material/Design: Prestressed concrete,  Design/Construction: Stringer/Multi-beam,  Number Of Spans In Main Unit: 2,  Length of Maximum Span: 21.4m (70.2ft),  Curb-To-Curb Width: 14.3m (46.9ft),  Out-to-Out Width: 15.3m (50.2ft)

Condition: Deck: Good,  Superstructure: Very good,  Substructure: Very good,  Channel: Good,  Operating Rating: 80.0 metric tons,  Method Used To Determine Operating Rating: Allowable Stress (AS),  Inventory Rating: 54.2 metric tons,  Method Used To Determine Inventory Rating: Allowable Stress (AS),  Structural Evaluation: Equal to present desirable criteria,  Deck Geometry: Superior to present desirable criteria,  Waterway Adequacy: Equal to present desirable criteria,  Approach Roadway Alignment: Superior to present desirable criteria,  Designated Inspection Frequency: Every 24 months,  Inspection Date: June 2007,  Deck Structure Type: Concrete Cast-file-Place,  Wearing Surface/Protective System: Wearing Surface: Low Slump Concrete,  Deck Protection: Epoxy Coated Reinforcing
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Structure Number: 22591,  Location: 0.7 mi W of jct CSAH 6 (Lat: 43.644761,  Lng: -94.115672),  Route carried "on" structure: County highway 16,  Year Built: 2002,  Status: Open,  Structure Length: 5.43m (17.81ft),  Average Daily Traffic: 3,550 (year 2003),  Design Load: HS 25,  Features Intersected: Blue Earth River
Minimum Vertical Clearance: 30+ m (98+ ft),  Kilometerpoint: 0.000,  Lanes on structure: 2,  Owner: County Highway Agency,  Approaching Roadway Width: 12.2m (40.0ft),  Material/Design: Concrete continuous,  Design/Construction: Slab,  Number Of Spans In Main Unit: 4,  Length of Maximum Span: 15.2m (49.9ft),  Curb-To-Curb Width: 13.4m (44.0ft),  Out-to-Out Width: 18.4m (60.4ft)

Condition: Deck: Excellent,  Substructure: Excellent,  Channel: Excellent,  Operating Rating: 68.6 metric tons,  Method Used To Determine Operating Rating: Load Factor (LF),  Inventory Rating: 40.8 metric tons,  Method Used To Determine Inventory Rating: Load Factor (LF),  Structural Evaluation: Superior to present desirable criteria,  Deck Geometry: Better than present minimum criteria,  Waterway Adequacy: Superior to present desirable criteria,  Approach Roadway Alignment: Equal to present desirable criteria,  Designated Inspection Frequency: Every 24 months,  Inspection Date: July 2007,  Deck Structure Type: Concrete Cast-file-Place,  Wearing Surface/Protective System: Wearing Surface: Low Slump Concrete,  Deck Protection: Epoxy Coated Reinforcing
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Structure Number: 22596,  Location: 0.5 MI N OF JCT TH 16 (Lat: 43.644267,  Lng: -94.087581),  Route carried "on" structure: City street 88,  Year Built: 2002,  Status: Open,  Structure Length: 4.57m (14.99ft),  Average Daily Traffic: 2,175 (year 2001),  Design Load: HS 25,  Features Intersected: E FK BLUE EARTH RIVER
Minimum Vertical Clearance: 30+ m (98+ ft),  Kilometerpoint: 0.000,  Lanes on structure: 2,  Owner: City or Municipal Highway Agency,  Approaching Roadway Width: 11.6m (38.1ft),  Skew: 2 degrees,  Material/Design: Prestressed concrete,  Design/Construction: Stringer/Multi-beam,  Number Of Spans In Main Unit: 3,  Length of Maximum Span: 19.8m (65.0ft),  Curb-To-Curb Width: 11.6m (38.1ft),  Out-to-Out Width: 15.8m (51.8ft)

Condition: Deck: Very good,  Superstructure: Excellent,  Substructure: Excellent,  Channel: Excellent,  Operating Rating: 76.1 metric tons,  Method Used To Determine Operating Rating: Load Factor (LF),  Inventory Rating: 51.4 metric tons,  Method Used To Determine Inventory Rating: Load Factor (LF),  Structural Evaluation: Superior to present desirable criteria,  Deck Geometry: Better than present minimum criteria,  Waterway Adequacy: Superior to present desirable criteria,  Approach Roadway Alignment: Superior to present desirable criteria,  Length Of Structure Improvement: 5.00m (16.40ft),  Designated Inspection Frequency: Every 24 months,  Inspection Date: July 2007,  Bridge Improvement Cost: $774,000,  Deck Structure Type: Concrete Cast-file-Place,  Wearing Surface/Protective System: Wearing Surface: Low Slump Concrete,  Deck Protection: Epoxy Coated Reinforcing
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Structure Number: 226,  Location: AT THE JCT CSAH 6 & 16 (Lat: 43.645978,  Lng: -94.103042),  Route carried "on" structure: County highway 6,  Year Built: 2005,  Status: Open,  Structure Length: 2.83m (9.28ft),  Average Daily Traffic: 3,950 (year 2003),  Design Load: HS 25,  Features Intersected: CSAH 16
Minimum Vertical Clearance: 30+ m (98+ ft),  Kilometerpoint: 0.000,  Lanes on structure: 2,  Lanes under structure: 2,  Owner: County Highway Agency,  Approaching Roadway Width: 15.2m (49.9ft),  Material/Design: Prestressed concrete,  Design/Construction: Stringer/Multi-beam,  Number Of Spans In Main Unit: 1,  Length of Maximum Span: 26.7m (87.6ft),  Curb or Sidewalk Widths: Left: 3.0m (9.8ft),  Right: 3.0m (9.8ft),  Curb-To-Curb Width: 15.2m (49.9ft),  Out-to-Out Width: 22.1m (72.5ft)

Condition: Deck: Excellent,  Superstructure: Excellent,  Substructure: Excellent,  Operating Rating: 88.2 metric tons,  Inventory Rating: 40.8 metric tons,  Structural Evaluation: Superior to present desirable criteria,  Deck Geometry: Superior to present desirable criteria,  Underclear: Equal to present minimum criteria,  Approach Roadway Alignment: Equal to present desirable criteria,  Length Of Structure Improvement: 3.40m (11.15ft),  Designated Inspection Frequency: Every 24 months,  Inspection Date: July 2007,  Bridge Improvement Cost: $668,000,  Deck Structure Type: Concrete Cast-file-Place,  Wearing Surface/Protective System: Wearing Surface: Low Slump Concrete,  Deck Protection: Epoxy Coated Reinforcing
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Structure Number: 22825,  Location: AT THE JCT TH 169 (Lat: 43.660150,  Lng: -94.097233),  Route carried "on" structure: Interstate 90,  Year Built: 1976,  Status: Open,  Structure Length: 11.38m (37.34ft),  Average Daily Traffic: 4,100 (year 2004),  Truck Traffic: 17%,  Design Load: HS 20+Mod,  Features Intersected: US 169
Minimum Vertical Clearance: 30+ m (98+ ft),  Kilometerpoint: 0.000,  Lanes on structure: 2,  Lanes under structure: 4,  Base Highway Network: Yes,  Owner: State Highway Agency,  Approaching Roadway Width: 11.3m (37.1ft),  Skew: 1 degrees,  Material/Design: Prestressed concrete,  Design/Construction: Stringer/Multi-beam,  Number Of Spans In Main Unit: 4,  Length of Maximum Span: 32.9m (107.9ft),  Curb-To-Curb Width: 12.3m (40.4ft),  Out-to-Out Width: 13.5m (44.3ft)

Condition: Deck: Good,  Superstructure: Good,  Substructure: Good,  Operating Rating: 68.6 metric tons,  Method Used To Determine Operating Rating: Load Factor (LF),  Inventory Rating: 36.6 metric tons,  Method Used To Determine Inventory Rating: Load Factor (LF),  Structural Evaluation: Better than present minimum criteria,  Deck Geometry: Better than present minimum criteria,  Underclear: Superior to present desirable criteria,  Approach Roadway Alignment: Equal to present desirable criteria,  Designated Inspection Frequency: Every 24 months,  Inspection Date: August 2007,  Deck Structure Type: Concrete Cast-file-Place,  Wearing Surface/Protective System: Wearing Surface: Low Slump Concrete,  Deck Protection: Galvanized Reinforcing
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Structure Number: 22826,  Location: AT THE JCT TH 169 (Lat: 43.659936,  Lng: -94.097172),  Route carried "on" structure: Interstate 90,  Year Built: 1976,  Status: Open,  Structure Length: 11.38m (37.34ft),  Average Daily Traffic: 4,100 (year 2004),  Truck Traffic: 17%,  Design Load: HS 20+Mod,  Features Intersected: US 169
Minimum Vertical Clearance: 30+ m (98+ ft),  Kilometerpoint: 0.000,  Lanes on structure: 2,  Lanes under structure: 4,  Base Highway Network: Yes,  Owner: State Highway Agency,  Approaching Roadway Width: 11.3m (37.1ft),  Skew: 1 degrees,  Material/Design: Prestressed concrete,  Design/Construction: Stringer/Multi-beam,  Number Of Spans In Main Unit: 4,  Length of Maximum Span: 32.9m (107.9ft),  Curb-To-Curb Width: 12.3m (40.4ft),  Out-to-Out Width: 13.5m (44.3ft)

Condition: Deck: Good,  Superstructure: Good,  Substructure: Good,  Operating Rating: 63.7 metric tons,  Method Used To Determine Operating Rating: Load Factor (LF),  Inventory Rating: 44.1 metric tons,  Method Used To Determine Inventory Rating: Load Factor (LF),  Structural Evaluation: Better than present minimum criteria,  Deck Geometry: Better than present minimum criteria,  Underclear: Better than present minimum criteria,  Approach Roadway Alignment: Equal to present desirable criteria,  Designated Inspection Frequency: Every 24 months,  Inspection Date: August 2007,  Deck Structure Type: Concrete Cast-file-Place,  Wearing Surface/Protective System: Wearing Surface: Low Slump Concrete,  Deck Protection: Galvanized Reinforcing
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Structure Number: 4453,  Location: 0.3 MI N OF JCT CSAH 16 (Lat: 43.649425,  Lng: -94.103017),  Route carried "on" structure: County highway 6,  Year Built: 1949,  Status: Open,  Structure Length: 4.85m (15.91ft),  Average Daily Traffic: 3,950 (year 2003),  Design Load: H 15,  Features Intersected: E FK BLUE EARTH RIVER
Minimum Vertical Clearance: 30+ m (98+ ft),  Kilometerpoint: 0.000,  Lanes on structure: 2,  Owner: County Highway Agency,  Approaching Roadway Width: 18.3m (60.0ft),  Material/Design: Concrete,  Design/Construction: Girder and Floorbeam System,  Number Of Spans In Main Unit: 2,  Length of Maximum Span: 15.6m (51.2ft),  Curb or Sidewalk Widths: Left: 1.5m (4.9ft),  Right: 1.5m (4.9ft),  Curb-To-Curb Width: 15.2m (49.9ft),  Out-to-Out Width: 19.1m (62.7ft)

Condition: Deck: Poor,  Superstructure: Poor,  Substructure: Poor,  Channel: Satisfactory,  Operating Rating: 44.6 metric tons,  Method Used To Determine Operating Rating: Allowable Stress (AS),  Inventory Rating: 20.6 metric tons,  Method Used To Determine Inventory Rating: Allowable Stress (AS),  Structural Evaluation: Meets minimum limits,  Deck Geometry: Superior to present desirable criteria,  Waterway Adequacy: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy,  Approach Roadway Alignment: Equal to present desirable criteria,  Length Of Structure Improvement: 5.30m (17.39ft),  Designated Inspection Frequency: Every 12 months,  Inspection Date: July 2007,  Bridge Improvement Cost: $986,000,  Roadway Improvement Cost: $48,000,  Total Project Cost: $730,000 ( Estimate for 2006),  Deck Structure Type: Concrete Cast-file-Place,  Wearing Surface/Protective System: Wearing Surface: Bituminous
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Structure Number: 7161,  Location: 0.1 MI W OF JCT CSAH 52 (Lat: 43.629592,  Lng: -94.104178),  Route carried "on" structure: County highway 6,  Year Built: 1956,  Status: Posted for load,  Structure Length: 4.59m (15.06ft),  Average Daily Traffic: 1,050 (year 2003),  Design Load: HS 20,  Features Intersected: W BR BLUE EARTH RIVER
Minimum Vertical Clearance: 30+ m (98+ ft),  Kilometerpoint: 0.000,  Lanes on structure: 2,  Owner: County Highway Agency,  Approaching Roadway Width: 12.2m (40.0ft),  Material/Design: Steel,  Design/Construction: Stringer/Multi-beam,  Number Of Spans In Main Unit: 4,  Length of Maximum Span: 11.4m (37.4ft),  Curb-To-Curb Width: 12.2m (40.0ft),  Out-to-Out Width: 13.2m (43.3ft)

Condition: Deck: Satisfactory,  Superstructure: Fair,  Substructure: Serious,  Channel: Fair,  Operating Rating: 25.8 metric tons,  Method Used To Determine Operating Rating: Allowable Stress (AS),  Inventory Rating: 15.0 metric tons,  Method Used To Determine Inventory Rating: Allowable Stress (AS),  Structural Evaluation: High priority of corrective action,  Deck Geometry: Better than present minimum criteria,  Waterway Adequacy: Better than present minimum criteria,  Approach Roadway Alignment: Equal to present desirable criteria,  Length Of Structure Improvement: 5.00m (16.40ft),  Designated Inspection Frequency: Every 12 months,  Inspection Date: August 2007,  Bridge Improvement Cost: $647,000,  Deck Structure Type: Concrete Cast-file-Place,  Wearing Surface/Protective System: Wearing Surface: Low Slump Concrete,  Deck Protection: Epoxy Coated Reinforcing
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Structure Number: 226,  Location: AT THE JCT CSAH 6 & 16 (Lat: 43.645978,  Lng: -94.103042),  Route carried "under" structure: County highway 16,  Year Built: 2005,  Structure Length: 2.83m (9.28ft),  Average Daily Traffic: 1,900 (year 2003),  Features Intersected: CSAH 16,  Facility Carried by Structure: CSAH 6
Minimum Vertical Clearance: 4.54m (14.90ft),  Kilometerpoint: 0.000,  Lanes on structure: 2,  Lanes under structure: 2,  Material/Design: Prestressed concrete,  Design/Construction: Stringer/Multi-beam,  Length of Maximum Span: 26.7m (87.6ft)

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Structure Number: 22825,  Location: AT THE JCT TH 169 (Lat: 43.660150,  Lng: -94.097233),  Route carried "under" structure: US 169,  Year Built: 1976,  Structure Length: 11.38m (37.34ft),  Average Daily Traffic: 7,100 (year 2004),  Truck Traffic: 5%,  Features Intersected: US 169,  Facility Carried by Structure: I 90 WB
Minimum Vertical Clearance: 5.18m (16.99ft),  Kilometerpoint: 0.000,  Lanes on structure: 2,  Lanes under structure: 4,  Material/Design: Prestressed concrete,  Design/Construction: Stringer/Multi-beam,  Length of Maximum Span: 32.9m (107.9ft)

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Structure Number: 22826,  Location: AT THE JCT TH 169 (Lat: 43.659936,  Lng: -94.097172),  Route carried "under" structure: US 169,  Year Built: 1976,  Structure Length: 11.38m (37.34ft),  Average Daily Traffic: 7,100 (year 2004),  Truck Traffic: 5%,  Features Intersected: US 169,  Facility Carried by Structure: I 90 EB
Minimum Vertical Clearance: 5.09m (16.70ft),  Kilometerpoint: 0.000,  Lanes on structure: 2,  Lanes under structure: 4,  Material/Design: Prestressed concrete,  Design/Construction: Stringer/Multi-beam,  Length of Maximum Span: 32.9m (107.9ft)

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Structure Number: 5154,  Location: 2.0 MI S OF JCT TH 90 (Lat: 43.631739,  Lng: -94.091956),  Route carried "under" structure: US 169,  Year Built: 1933,  Structure Length: 6.07m (19.91ft),  Average Daily Traffic: 6,800 (year 2004),  Truck Traffic: 10%,  Features Intersected: US 169,  Facility Carried by Structure: UP RR
Minimum Vertical Clearance: 4.33m (14.21ft),  Kilometerpoint: 0.000,  Lanes under structure: 2,  Material/Design: Steel,  Design/Construction: Stringer/Multi-beam,  Length of Maximum Span: 14.3m (46.9ft)

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Structure Number: 5484,  Location: 0.1 MI W OF JCT CSAH 6 (Lat: 43.644850,  Lng: -94.105517),  Route carried "under" structure: County highway 16,  Year Built: 1936,  Structure Length: 2.15m (7.05ft),  Average Daily Traffic: 1,900 (year 2003),  Features Intersected: CSAH 16,  Facility Carried by Structure: UP RR
Minimum Vertical Clearance: 4.33m (14.21ft),  Kilometerpoint: 0.000,  Lanes under structure: 2,  Material/Design: Steel,  Design/Construction: Girder and Floorbeam System,  Length of Maximum Span: 20.7m (67.9ft)

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