US Bridges

Mn 200 over Mississippi River

Fair

Aitkin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT TH 65 · Structure no. 01015

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 200 over Mississippi River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 200 over Mississippi River in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2038. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesMn 200
CrossesMississippi River
Location0.2 MI W of JCT TH 65
RouteState Highway 200
Coordinates47.00133, -93.2686
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2018)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Mississippi River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 200 over Mississippi 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 200 over Mississippi River carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 200 over Mississippi River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 200 over Mississippi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.