FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CON 1731

Carrying CON 1731 over BADGER RUN

AT THE JCT TH52, Olmsted, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CON 1731

The CON 1731 bridge in Olmsted, Minnesota carries CON 1731 over BADGER RUN. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.0 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,462 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. 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 CON 1731 compares

▼ 6.3
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Minnesota bridges
346
Bridges in Olmsted · 4 in Poor condition
CON 1731 29.4 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.3
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
1969
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.0 m (33 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,462 vehicles/day
Structure Number
91203

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CON 1731 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 CON 1731 against other structures in Olmsted 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 CON 1731?

CON 1731 in Olmsted, Minnesota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CON 1731 inspected?

CON 1731'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 6,462 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CON 1731 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 CON 1731?

CON 1731 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CON 1731?

CON 1731 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is CON 1731 and does age affect safety?

CON 1731 was built in 1969, making it 57 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

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