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Non-National Highway System bridge projects

MnDOT District 3

Scoring criteria for non-national highway system bridge projects. Out of 100 possible points, 50 points are based on the condition of the bridge, 20 points are based on the risk of service interruption, 20 points are based on the remaining service life of the bridge deck, and 10 points are based on the size of the bridge.

Learn more about how MnDOT evaluates and selects bridge and culvert projects

MnDOT scores bridge condition needs when selecting projects to include in the 10-year Capital Highway Investment Plan. Bridges that carry roads on the National Highway System (NHS) are scored and selected separately from bridge needs off the system. MnDOT’s approach to managing bridge condition follows the guidance and targets in the Transportation Asset Management Plan and the planned outcomes in MnSHIP.

Non-NHS bridges are scored statewide, but prioritized within each district. The selection of bridge projects is informed by district staff, experts from MnDOT’s bridge office and the Bridge Replacement and Improvement Management System (BRIM).

Once selected, MnDOT then identifies and evaluates alternatives and other needs, legal requirements, issues and opportunities in coordination with local partners, and considers public input. In the process, non-bridge work may be added to a bridge project or a bridge project may be combined with a nearby pavement project. The department follows a context-sensitive complete streets approach, which considers the needs of all users. The final project may address a substantial number of needs beyond the bridge need that precipitated the project. Projects may move years based on local coordination, project delivery, timing of other nearby construction projects, and funding shifts.

What was selected

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How the projects scored

The construction costs shown on this list represent a very rough estimate based on limited information available at the time selection decisions were made. Actual construction and delivery costs will change over time as projects go from a concept through the project development process and are eventually constructed.

Last updated April 2024

Total score Bridge Number Route Key Intersection or Closest Landmark Work Type Year planned  High level cost estimate for planning purposes  Comments
80 5545 Hwy 55 North Fork Crow River Replace N/A  $        3,700,000 (2022) Replace in 2028
80 73813 Stearns County Rd 11 I 94 Replace 2026  $                       -   (2022) Replace in 2026 
80 73818 I 94 Stearns County Rd 72 Reoverlay deck surface N/A  $        1,040,000 (2022) Downscope to Overlay in 2029
70 33003 Hwy 65 Snake River Overlay N/A  $            570,000 (2022) Overlay in 2029
70 73019 Stearns County Rd 137 Hwy 15 Reoverlay deck surface 2025  $            800,000 (2022) Overlay in 2025 , Pier infilling 
70 73020 Hwy 55 Clearwater River Overlay 2025  $            430,000 (2022) Reoverly in 2025
70 73816 Stearns County Rd 186 I 94 Reoverlay deck surface N/A  $            650,000 (2022) Overlay in 2029
70 73873 I 94 Hwy 15 Reoverlay deck surface N/A  $            800,000 (2022) ReOvly in 2030
70 77802 Todd County Rd 46 I 94 Reoverlay deck surface N/A  $            800,000 (2022) Overlay in 2030
60 48013 Hwy 95 US Hwy 169 Reoverlay deck surface N/A  $            800,000 (2022) ReOvly in 2029
55 5907 Hwy 27 Mississippi River Replace N/A  $      21,000,000 (2022) Replace in 2031 
55 6737 Hwy 27 East of Morrison County Rd 8 Replace 2025  $            960,000 (2022) Replace with 2 -12x8 Boxes
55 86815 120th St NE I 94 Redeck N/A  $        1,300,000 (2022) Redeck in 2030
20 6499 Hwy 84 Norway Brook Replace N/A  $            950,000 None

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Total score Bridge Number Route Key Intersection or Closest Landmark Work Type Year planned  High level cost estimate for planning purposes  Comments
805545 Hwy 55 North Fork Crow River Replace2028  $3,700,000 None
8073813 Stearns County Road 11 I 94 Redeck with new Beams2026  $1,600,000 None
7073873 I 94  Hwy 15 Overlay2030  $700,000 None
7073019 Stearns County Road 137 Hwy 15 Overlay and Pier Infilling2025  $800,000 None
555907 Hwy 27 Mississippi Rover Replace2031  $11,600,000 None
556737 Hwy 27 STREAM Replace2025  $960,000 None
5586815 120th St NE I 94 Overlay2030  $800,000 None
359099 Hwy 25 BNSF Railroad Replace2023  $2,700,000 None
8073818 I 94 I 94 Overlay 2029  $1,000,000 None
7077802 Todd County Road 46 I 94 Overlay 2030  $800,000 None
7073816 Stearns County Road 186 I 94 Overlay 2029  $650,000 None
4048001 Hwy 95 Rum river Overlay2026  $700,000 None
105441 Hwy 55 CP Railroad Overlay Not Selected  $300,000 Received new overlay in 2019

Total score Bridge Number Route Key Intersection or Closest Landmark Work Type Year planned  High level cost estimate for planning purposes  Comments
80 5545 Hwy 55 North Fork of Crow River Replace 2027 $2,800,000 None
80 73813 CSAH 11 I 94 Replace 2026 $1,700,000 None
70 73020 Hwy 55 Clearwater River Overlay deck surface Not Selected $100,000 Not a district priority. Will continue to monitor bridge performance
70 73019 Stearns County Road 137 (18th ST S) Hwy 15 Reoverlay deck surface 2025 $800,000 None
70 33003 Hwy 65 Snake River Overlay deck surface 2025 $300,000 None
55 5907 Hwy 27 Mississippi River        Replace Not Selected $11,600,000 None
55 6737 Hwy 27 Stream Replace 2024 $500,000 None
35 9099 Hwy 25 BNSF Railroad Replace 2022 $4,000,000 Replace due to substructure deterioration
30 73818 I 94 eastbound off ramp I 94 Replace Not Selected $2,100,000 Not a district priority. Will continue to monitor bridge performance
20 6499 Hwy 84 Norway Brook (Dam) Replace 2021 $3,300,000 Replace due to geometrics issues
10 33001 Hwy 47 Groundhouse River Replace Not selected $1,500,000 None
40 48001 Hwy 95 W Br Rum River Overlay deck surface 2026 $700,000 Site visit confirmed need for an overlay.
10 73864 Stearns County Road 138 I 94 Overlay deck surface Not Selected $500,000 None
10 73852 Stearns County Road136 I 94 Overlay deck surface Not Selected $400,000 None
46 5622 Hwy 200 MN6 Replace 2024 $1,000,000 None

Score Bridge number Route Closest Intersection or landmark Work type High level construction cost estimate for planning purposes  Year planned (FY)  Comments
70 73020 Hwy 55 Clear Water River Overlay deck surface $100,000 2025 None
70 33003 Hwy 65 Snake River Overlay deck surface $300,000 2025 None
55 6737 Hwy 27 East of 370th Ave near Hillman  Replace $500,000 2024 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2028 CHIP)
40 5441 Hwy 55 Canadian Pacific Railroad Overlay deck surface $250,000 2020 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2022 STIP)
40 48001 Hwy 95 West Rum River bridge Overlay deck surface $250,000 2025 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2028 CHIP)
20 6828 Hwy 47 Over Lake Ann Replace $500,000 2020 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2022 STIP)
20 6499 Hwy 84 Norway Brook dam Replace $750,000 2020 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2022 STIP)