US Bridges

Mn 200 over Boy River

Good

Cass County, Minnesota · 9.0 MI W of JCT TH 6 · Structure no. 11006

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,006
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 200 over Boy River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 200 over Boy River in Cass County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,006 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,850 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesMn 200
CrossesBoy River
Location9.0 MI W of JCT TH 6
RouteState Highway 200
Coordinates47.04454, -94.11031
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,006 (2021)
Projected traffic1,850 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 200 over Boy River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 200 over Boy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 200 over Boy River carry?

About 2,006 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mn 200 over Boy River?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 200 over Boy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.