Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Hwy 15—Waite Park

Stearns Co. Rd. 137

Current impacts

Good news – the Stearns Co. Rd. 137 bridge over Hwy 15 is open to all travelers.

  • Aug. 8-15: Northbound Hwy 15 reduced to one lane under the bridge while crews finish guardrail around the pier.

About this 2025 project

MnDOT will resurface and update the Stearns Co. Rd. 137 bridge over Hwy 15 in Waite Park. Co. Rd. 137.

Hwy 15 and Co. Rd. 137 bridge completed image.
Co. Rd. 137 bridge project completed. Select image to enlarge (PNG)

Summary of work

Hwy 15 and Co. Rd. 137 in Waite Park - bridge location map
2025 work at Hwy 15 and Co. Rd. 137 in Waite Park. Select image to enlarge
  • Resurface the bridge deck (replace the concrete wearing coarse)
  • Replace approach panels and joints, along with other bridge repairs
  • Repaint the concrete structur
  • Upgrade bridge railing and steel barrier approaches
  • Pedestrian access:
    • Resurface shoulders, multi-use trail

Contact

Photo of completed concrete fill of the center pier in the Hwy 15 median
Center piers strengthened with concrete wall. Select image to enlarge (PNG)