US Bridges

Mn 210 over Pillager Creek

Fair

Cass County, Minnesota · 7.3 MI E of Motley · Structure no. 8808

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,510
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 210 over Pillager Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 210 over Pillager Creek in Cass County, Minnesota. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6,510 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 210
CrossesPillager Creek
Location7.3 MI E of Motley
RouteState Highway 210
CountyCass County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.34025, -94.50195
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 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 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$110 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 210 over Pillager Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 210 over Pillager 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 210 over Pillager Creek carry?

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

How long is Mn 210 over Pillager Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mn 210 over Pillager Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.