US Bridges

Mn 200 over Mississippi River

Good

Clearwater County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of Lake Itasca · Structure no. 15002

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
990
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 200 over Mississippi River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 200 over Mississippi River in Clearwater County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 990 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesMn 200
CrossesMississippi River
Location0.7 MI W of Lake Itasca
RouteState Highway 200
Coordinates47.25344, -95.22546
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2019)
Projected traffic830 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 200 over Mississippi River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 200 over Mississippi River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 200 over Mississippi River carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mn 200 over Mississippi River?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 200 over Mississippi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.