US Bridges

Mn 200 over Wild Rice River

Good

Clearwater County, Minnesota · 2.4 MI W of JCT TH 92 · Structure no. 15X01

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 200 over Wild Rice River is a concrete culvert 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMn 200
CrossesWild Rice River
Location2.4 MI W of JCT TH 92
RouteState Highway 200
Coordinates47.3108, -95.43208
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 2021.

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 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Mn 200 over Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.