US Bridges

Mn 1 over Blackduck River

Good

Beltrami County, Minnesota · 10.4 MI E of Redby · Structure no. 04015

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
342
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 1 over Blackduck River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 1 over Blackduck River in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 342 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesMn 1
CrossesBlackduck River
Location10.4 MI E of Redby
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates47.87551, -94.71217
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic342 (2021)
Projected traffic305 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 1 over Blackduck River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 1 over Blackduck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 1 over Blackduck River carry?

About 342 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mn 1 over Blackduck River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 1 over Blackduck River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.