FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MN 4

Carrying MN 4 over JUD DITCH # 15

1.0 MI S OF HECTOR, Renville, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MN 4

The MN 4 bridge in Renville, Minnesota carries MN 4 over JUD DITCH # 15. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.9 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,605 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Minnesota bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How MN 4 compares

▼ 6.3
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Minnesota bridges
139
Bridges in Renville · 14 in Poor condition
MN 4 29.4 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.3
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.6
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1932
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.9 m (23 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,605 vehicles/day
Structure Number
8038

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MN 4 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare MN 4 against other structures in Renville and across Minnesota. Minnesota bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for MN 4?

MN 4 in Renville, Minnesota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MN 4 inspected?

MN 4's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,605 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MN 4 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MN 4?

MN 4 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MN 4?

MN 4 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MN 4 and does age affect safety?

MN 4 was built in 1932, making it 94 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.