US Bridges

M 24 over Channel Little Pine Lk

Good

Crow Wing County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI E of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 18533

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 24 over Channel Little Pine Lk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 24 over Channel Little Pine Lk in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2036. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesM 24
CrossesChannel Little Pine Lk
Location1.7 MI E of JCT Csah 6
RouteCity Street 24
Coordinates46.70031, -94.07632
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2016)
Projected traffic49 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 24 over Channel Little Pine Lk built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 24 over Channel Little Pine Lk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does M 24 over Channel Little Pine Lk carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is M 24 over Channel Little Pine Lk?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns M 24 over Channel Little Pine Lk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.