M 280 over Mississippi River
FairBeltrami County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI NW of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. 04520
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 174 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 267
- 2000 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
M 280 over Mississippi River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 280 over Mississippi River in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 267 vehicles a day, projected to reach 267 by 2029. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M 280 over Mississippi River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is M 280 over Mississippi River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does M 280 over Mississippi River carry?
About 267 vehicles per day (2000 count).
How long is M 280 over Mississippi River?
The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns M 280 over Mississippi River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.