US Bridges

Mn 210 over BNSF RR

Fair

Carlton County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT TH 45 · Structure no. 09006

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,497
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 210 over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 210 over BNSF RR in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 3,497 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,250 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 210
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.4 MI W of JCT TH 45
RouteState Highway 210
CountyCarlton County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.66453, -92.43314
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (69 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,497 (2022)
Projected traffic3,250 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 210 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 210 over BNSF RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 210 over BNSF RR carry?

About 3,497 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mn 210 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 210 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.