US Bridges

Mn 210 over Mississippi River

Fair

Crow Wing County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI E of W JCT TH 371 · Structure no. 5060

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
631 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
29,051
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 210 over Mississippi River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mn 210 over Mississippi River in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 93 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 29,051 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,500 by 2041. The structure is 631 ft (192.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesMn 210
CrossesMississippi River
Location1.6 MI E of W JCT TH 371
RouteState Highway 210
Coordinates46.35809, -94.21127
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length631 ft (192.2 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,051 (2021)
Projected traffic30,500 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 210 over Mississippi River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Mn 210 over Mississippi River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 210 over Mississippi River carry?

About 29,051 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mn 210 over Mississippi River?

The structure is 631 ft (192.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 210 over Mississippi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.