US Bridges

Mn 210 over Mosquito Creek

Fair

Cass County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT TH 64 · Structure no. 11010

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,510
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 210 over Mosquito Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 210 over Mosquito Creek in Cass County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6,510 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesMn 210
CrossesMosquito Creek
Location0.1 MI E of JCT TH 64
RouteState Highway 210
Coordinates46.34416, -94.63866
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,510 (2021)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 210 over Mosquito Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 210 over Mosquito Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 210 over Mosquito Creek carry?

About 6,510 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mn 210 over Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 210 over Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.