Mn 1 over Red Lake River
FairClearwater County, Minnesota · 4.9 MI S of N CO Line · Structure no. 15005
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 239 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 1 over Red Lake River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 1 over Red Lake River in Clearwater County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2038. The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 1 over Red Lake River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 1 over Red Lake 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 1 over Red Lake River carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Mn 1 over Red Lake River?
The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 1 over Red Lake River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.