US Bridges

Mn 200 over Sucker Creek

Good

Clearwater County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI W of Lake Itasca · Structure no. 15X03

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 200 over Sucker Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mn 200 over Sucker Creek in Clearwater County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 200
CrossesSucker Creek
Location1.7 MI W of Lake Itasca
RouteState Highway 200
Coordinates47.24963, -95.24672
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sucker Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 200 over Sucker Creek 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 Sucker Creek carry?

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

How long is Mn 200 over Sucker Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Mn 200 over Sucker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.