US Bridges

Mn 65 over Sandy River

Fair

Aitkin County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI N of JCT TH 210 · Structure no. 01014

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 65 over Sandy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 65 over Sandy River in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 65
CrossesSandy River
Location1.3 MI N of JCT TH 210
RouteState Highway 65
CountyAitkin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.62904, -93.31731
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2018)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 65 over Sandy River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 65 over Sandy River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 65 over Sandy River carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 65 over Sandy River?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 65 over Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.