US Bridges

Mn 210 over Gull River

Fair

Cass County, Minnesota · 7.0 MI W of Brainerd · Structure no. 6529

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,175
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 210 over Gull River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 210 over Gull River in Cass County, Minnesota. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 9,175 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesMn 210
CrossesGull River
Location7.0 MI W of Brainerd
RouteState Highway 210
Coordinates46.33949, -94.35443
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,175 (2022)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Gull River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 210 over Gull 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 210 over Gull River carry?

About 9,175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mn 210 over Gull River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 210 over Gull River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.