US Bridges

Mn 200 over Hill Lake Channel

Good

Aitkin County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI E of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 01002

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,084
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 200 over Hill Lake Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 200 over Hill Lake Channel in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,084 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesMn 200
CrossesHill Lake Channel
Location0.8 MI E of JCT TH 169
RouteState Highway 200
Coordinates46.98751, -93.58893
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,084 (2021)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 200 over Hill Lake Channel built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 200 over Hill Lake Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 200 over Hill Lake Channel carry?

About 1,084 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mn 200 over Hill Lake Channel?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 200 over Hill Lake Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.