US Bridges

Mn 200 over Little Hill River

Good

Aitkin County, Minnesota · 4.7 MI W of Hill City · Structure no. 6095

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,118
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 200 over Little Hill River is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 200 over Little Hill River in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 1,118 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesMn 200
CrossesLittle Hill River
Location4.7 MI W of Hill City
RouteState Highway 200
Coordinates46.98637, -93.70046
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,118 (2021)
Projected traffic940 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 200 over Little Hill River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 200 over Little Hill 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 200 over Little Hill River carry?

About 1,118 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mn 200 over Little Hill River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mn 200 over Little Hill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.