US Bridges

Mn 65 over 16th Ave SE

Good

Isanti County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI S of JCT TH 95 · Structure no. 30012

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 65 over 16th Ave SE is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 65 over 16th Ave SE in Isanti County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,850 by 2038. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesMn 65
Crosses16th Ave SE
Location1.1 MI S of JCT TH 95
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates45.55837, -93.21924
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2018)
Projected traffic5,850 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 65 over 16th Ave SE built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 65 over 16th Ave SE 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 65 over 16th Ave SE carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mn 65 over 16th Ave SE?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 65 over 16th Ave SE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.