US Bridges

Mn 1 over Sandy River

Good

Clearwater County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI W of E CO Line · Structure no. 15007

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 1 over Sandy River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 1 over Sandy River in Clearwater County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2038. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesMn 1
CrossesSandy River
Location2.2 MI W of E CO Line
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates47.87996, -95.23781
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2018)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 1 over Sandy River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 1 over Sandy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 1 over Sandy River carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mn 1 over Sandy River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 1 over Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.