US Bridges

US 10 over Red R of the N; 3rd ST

Fair

Clay County, Minnesota · At the Nd State Line · Structure no. 14012

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
807 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 10 over Red R of the N; 3rd ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 10 over Red R of the N; 3rd ST in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 15,450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,100 by 2041. The structure is 807 ft (245.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 10
CrossesRed R of the N; 3rd ST
LocationAt the Nd State Line
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates46.87384, -96.77607
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length807 ft (245.9 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,450 (2021)
Projected traffic22,100 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US 10 over Red R of the N; 3rd ST built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 10 over Red R of the N; 3rd ST 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 US 10 over Red R of the N; 3rd ST carry?

About 15,450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 10 over Red R of the N; 3rd ST?

The structure is 807 ft (245.9 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US 10 over Red R of the N; 3rd ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.