US Bridges

Mn 1 over Overflow Channel

Good

Beltrami County, Minnesota · 12.5 MI W of JCT TH 89 · Structure no. 04029

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 1 over Overflow Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mn 1 over Overflow Channel in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesMn 1
CrossesOverflow Channel
Location12.5 MI W of JCT TH 89
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates48.1222, -95.51871
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 1 over Overflow Channel built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 1 over Overflow Channel 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 1 over Overflow Channel carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Mn 1 over Overflow Channel?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 1 over Overflow Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.