US Bridges

Mn 65 over Stream

Fair

Aitkin County, Minnesota · 10.0 MI N of JCT TH 232 · Structure no. 6725

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,269
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 65 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 65 over Stream in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 1,269 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 65
CrossesStream
Location10.0 MI N of JCT TH 232
RouteState Highway 65
CountyAitkin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.8463, -93.33825
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,269 (2022)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$45 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 65 over Stream built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 65 over Stream 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 Stream carry?

About 1,269 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 65 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Mn 65 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.