US Bridges

Mn 47 over Mormon Brook

Good

Aitkin County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI N of JCT TH 18 · Structure no. 01X09

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,008
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 47 over Mormon Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 47 over Mormon Brook in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,008 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMn 47
CrossesMormon Brook
Location1.1 MI N of JCT TH 18
RouteState Highway 47
Coordinates46.34979, -93.51491
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,008 (2022)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 47 over Mormon Brook built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 47 over Mormon Brook 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 47 over Mormon Brook carry?

About 1,008 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mn 47 over Mormon Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Mn 47 over Mormon Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.