Bridge Condition Trends in Minnesota
Between 2015 and 2025, bridge conditions in Minnesota have improved. The share of bridges rated poor went from 5.9% to 4.5% — a change of -1.4 percentage points.
Condition Summary
| Year | Total | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 13,301 | 8,418 | 4,091 | 785 | 5.9% |
| 2020 | 13,471 | 7,944 | 4,866 | 661 | 4.9% |
| 2025 | 13,551 | 7,636 | 5,306 | 609 | 4.5% |
Most Improved Counties in Minnesota
| County | Poor % (2015) | Poor % (2025) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becker | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3 pp |
| Carver | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5 pp |
| Scott | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.2 pp |
| Swift | 1.2% | 1.0% | -0.1 pp |
| Pope | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.0 pp |
| Watonwan | 0.6% | 0.6% | -0.0 pp |