US Bridges

Mn 200 over Willow River

Fair

Cass County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI E of Remer · Structure no. 5622

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,118
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 200 over Willow River is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 200 over Willow River in Cass County, Minnesota. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,118 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 200
CrossesWillow River
Location1.0 MI E of Remer
RouteState Highway 200
CountyCass County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.05358, -93.89974
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,118 (2021)
Projected traffic940 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$25 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 200 over Willow River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 200 over Willow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 200 over Willow River carry?

About 1,118 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mn 200 over Willow River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mn 200 over Willow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.