US Bridges

Mn 210 over Paul Bunyan Trail

Good

Crow Wing County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of W JCT TH 371 · Structure no. 18X01

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,888
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 210 over Paul Bunyan Trail is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 210 over Paul Bunyan Trail in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 27,888 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,400 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 210
CrossesPaul Bunyan Trail
Location0.7 MI E of W JCT TH 371
RouteState Highway 210
Coordinates46.35397, -94.23072
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,888 (2021)
Projected traffic24,400 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 210 over Paul Bunyan Trail built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 210 over Paul Bunyan Trail 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 210 over Paul Bunyan Trail carry?

About 27,888 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mn 210 over Paul Bunyan Trail?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Mn 210 over Paul Bunyan Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.