US Bridges

Mn 25 over Nokasippi River

Fair

Crow Wing County, Minnesota · 9.0 MI S of Brainerd · Structure no. 9074

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,859
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 25 over Nokasippi River is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 25 over Nokasippi River in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,859 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMn 25
CrossesNokasippi River
Location9.0 MI S of Brainerd
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates46.26239, -94.11399
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
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 traffic2,859 (2021)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 25 over Nokasippi River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 25 over Nokasippi 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 25 over Nokasippi River carry?

About 2,859 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mn 25 over Nokasippi River?

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

Who owns Mn 25 over Nokasippi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.