US Bridges

Mn 6 over Roosevelt Lake

Fair

Cass County, Minnesota · 25.0 MI N of JCT TH 210 · Structure no. 11005

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,586
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 6 over Roosevelt Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 6 over Roosevelt Lake in Cass County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,586 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2041. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 km).

CarriesMn 6
CrossesRoosevelt Lake
Location25.0 MI N of JCT TH 210
RouteState Highway 6
Coordinates46.81931, -93.94501
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,586 (2021)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed72.1 mi (116 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 6 over Roosevelt Lake built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 6 over Roosevelt Lake 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 6 over Roosevelt Lake carry?

About 2,586 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mn 6 over Roosevelt Lake?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 6 over Roosevelt Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.