US Bridges

Mn 200 over Wild Rice River

Fair

Clearwater County, Minnesota · 3.5 MI W of JCT TH 92 · Structure no. 15006

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 200 over Wild Rice River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mn 200 over Wild Rice River in Clearwater County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2039. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMn 200
CrossesWild Rice River
Location3.5 MI W of JCT TH 92
RouteState Highway 200
Coordinates47.31083, -95.45544
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2019)
Projected traffic450 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Wild Rice River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 200 over Wild Rice 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 200 over Wild Rice River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mn 200 over Wild Rice River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 200 over Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.