US Bridges

Mn 200 over Morrison Brook

Good

Aitkin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 91866

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,095
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 200 over Morrison Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 200 over Morrison Brook in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,095 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesMn 200
CrossesMorrison Brook
Location0.1 MI W of JCT TH 169
RouteState Highway 200
Coordinates46.98656, -93.60694
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,095 (2021)
Projected traffic1,200 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 Morrison Brook built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 200 over Morrison 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 200 over Morrison Brook carry?

About 1,095 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mn 200 over Morrison Brook?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns Mn 200 over Morrison Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.