US Bridges

Mn 210 over Rice River

Good

Aitkin County, Minnesota · 7.4 MI NE of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 01006

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,732
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 210 over Rice River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 210 over Rice River in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 4,732 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 km).

CarriesMn 210
CrossesRice River
Location7.4 MI NE of JCT TH 169
RouteState Highway 210
Coordinates46.59876, -93.61288
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,732 (2021)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed69 mi (111 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 210 over Rice River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 210 over Rice River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 210 over Rice River carry?

About 4,732 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mn 210 over Rice River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 210 over Rice River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.