Grant County Bridge Report Card
Grant County scores 50 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Grant County, Minnesota
Grant County has 32 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 4 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 12.5% is above the 4.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 15,677 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Grant County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 50/100 (F). The county has 32 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 4 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 15,677 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 12.5% | 25.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 37.5% of measured traffic | 25.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 44 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 41,812 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 12.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 44 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 15,677 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Grant County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I 94 over Pelican Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15,302 | 1963 |
| Csah 2 over Chippewa River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 290 | 1957 |
| CR 52 over Pomme De Terre River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 55 | 1964 |
| CR 38 over Cp Rail | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1910 |
| I 94 EB over Pelican Creek | High traffic | Good | 14,274 | 2024 |
| Mn 27 over Chippewa River | High traffic | Fair | 2,652 | 1989 |
| Mn 79 over Pomme De Terre River | High traffic | Fair | 2,248 | 1932 |
| Mn 27 over Pomme De Terre River | High traffic | Fair | 1,683 | 1982 |
| Mn 55 over Pomme De Terre River | High traffic | Good | 1,116 | 2020 |
| Mn 78 over I 94 | High traffic | Fair | 1,050 | 1963 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.