Mn 23 over US 71 NB
Kandiyohi County, Minnesota · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Mn 23 over US 71 NB in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 4,450 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2016).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 44 of the 93 inventoried bridges in Kandiyohi County rated good (47.3%); 15 (16.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 213 ft |
| Location | at the N Jct Th 23; 71 |
| NBI structure number | 34027 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Minnesota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Kandiyohi County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 71 over Ditch | 1932 | 17,300 | Fair |
| Msas 153 over BNSF RR; US 12; Sts | 1992 | 13,600 | Fair |
| Mn 23 over Mid Fk Crow River | 2002 | 9,669 | Good |
| US 12 over BNSF Rail | 1938 | 9,500 | Good |
| US 71 over BNSF Rail; St | 1983 | 9,100 | Good |
| US 71 over Old Th 71 NB (mn 994A) | 1983 | 9,000 | Good |
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