US Bridges

Mn 210 over Sand Creek

Good

Crow Wing County, Minnesota · 6.8 MI E of Brainerd · Structure no. 6297

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 210 over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 210 over Sand Creek in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,700 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesMn 210
CrossesSand Creek
Location6.8 MI E of Brainerd
RouteState Highway 210
Coordinates46.41227, -94.09533
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2019)
Projected traffic9,700 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$125 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 210 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 210 over Sand 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 210 over Sand Creek carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mn 210 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mn 210 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.