US Bridges

Mn 210 over BNSF RR

Good

Aitkin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of W JCT TH 65 · Structure no. 01007

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,348
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 210 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 210 over BNSF RR in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 4,348 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 210
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.5 MI E of W JCT TH 65
RouteState Highway 210
Coordinates46.60923, -93.30709
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (51 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,348 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 210 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 210 over BNSF RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 210 over BNSF RR carry?

About 4,348 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mn 210 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 210 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.