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Non-National Highway System bridge projects

MnDOT District 8

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 5, 2024

Total score Bridge number Route Key Intersection or Closest Landmark Work Type Year Planned High level cost estimate for planning purposes Comments
65 6751 US Hwy 59 Spring Creek Replace 2030  $970,000 None
65 6782 Hwy 30 Des Moines River Replace 2028  $1,050,000 None
65 6801 Hwy 4 South Fork Crow River Replace 2030  $1,190,000 None
65 6853 Hwy 4 Middle Fork Crow River Replace 2030  $750,000 None
65 6854 Hwy 4 North Fork Crow River Replace 2030  $1,920,000 None
65 9112 1st ST (MSAS 103) Hwy 29 Replace None  $2,900,000 This is a bridge over the highway and therefore is a lower priority with limited funding
55 9017 US Hwy 75 Stream south of Jct Hwy 7 near Odessa Replace 2028  $2,490,000 None
45 6403 US Hwy 75 Canby Creek Replace 2026  $-   Replacing guardrail only to bring up to MASH standards
45 42003 US Hwy 59 Diversion channel  north of Fairview St in Willmar Replace 2031  $2,010,000 None
20 6706 Hwy 40 Ditch north of 220th St near Madison Replace 2028  $910,000 None
10 42012 Hwy 68 Three Mile Creek Overlay 2029  $280,000 None

View more detailed scores (Excel).

Total score Bridge number Route Key Intersection or Closest Landmark Work Type Year Planned High level cost estimate for planning purposes Comments
80 6782 MN 30 Des Moines River Replace 2026 $870,000
65 6864 MN 40 County Ditch # 16 Replace 2021 $560,000
65 9112 1st ST (MSAS 103) MN 29 Replace 2031 $2,400,000
65 6751 US 59 Spring Creek Replace 2029 $860,000
55 9017 US 75 Stream south of Jct MN7 near Odessa Replace 2028 $2,060,000
55 6801 MN 4 South Fork Crow River Replace 2025 $980,000
35 87011 MN 67 Yellow Medicine River Substructure repairs Not Selected  $650,000 Study underway
20 6706 MN 40 Ditch north of 220th St near Madison Replace 2025 $750,000
10 42012 MN 68 Three Mile Creek Overlay 2029 $230,000

Total score Bridge number Route Key Intersection or Closest Landmark Work Type Year Planned High level cost estimate for planning purposes Comments
80 6782 MN 30 Des Moines River Replace 2026 $870,000 None
65 6864 MN 40 County Ditch # 16 Replace 2021 $560,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2022 STIP)
65 6751 US 59 Spring Creek Replace 2029 $860,000 Year changed. Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2028 CHIP)
55 9017 US 75 Stream south of Jct MN7 near Odessa Replace 2028 $2,060,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2028 CHIP)
55 6801 MN 4 South Fork Crow River Replace 2025 $980,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2028 CHIP)
55 59002 MN23 East of 8th St near Pipestone Superstructure repairs 2024 $520,000 With pavement project
35 87011 MN 67 Yellow Medicine River Substructure repairs Not Selected  $650,000 Study underway
20 6706 MN 40 Ditch north of 220th St near Madison Replace 2025 $750,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2028 CHIP)
10 42012 MN 68 Three Mile Creek Overlay deck surface 2029 $230,000 None

Score Bridge number Route Key Intersection or closest landmark Work Type Year planned (FY)  High level construction cost estimate for planning purposes  Comments 
75 5543 US 71 Cottonwood River Replace 2021 $3,300,000 None
70 12000 US 212 Minnesota River Overlay deck surface Not Selected $1,000,000 Not a current district priority, but will continue to monitor performance
65 6572 US 75 Ditch north of 4th St in Pipestone Replace 2020 $700,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2023 STIP)
65 6864 MN 40 Chippewa County Ditch #16 Replace 2021 $600,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2023 STIP)
65 6751 US 59 Spring Creek Replace 2028 $800,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2028 CHIP)
65 9112 1st St Over Highway 29 Replace Not Selected $2,400,000 None
55 59002 MN 23 Judicial Ditch # 1 Superstructure repairs 2024 $500,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2028 CHIP)
55 6801 MN 4 Crow River Replace 2025 $1,000,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2028 CHIP)
55 9017 US 75 Stream Near Minnesota River Replace 2028 $2,100,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2028 CHIP)
20 6706 MN 40 Ditch near Cerro Gordo Township Replace 2024 $750,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2028 CHIP)