US Bridges

Mn 65 over Swan River

Good

Itasca County, Minnesota · 3.6 MI N of N JCT TH 200 · Structure no. 31002

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
870
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 65 over Swan River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 65 over Swan River in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2039. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMn 65
CrossesSwan River
Location3.6 MI N of N JCT TH 200
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates47.05126, -93.22885
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length129 ft (39.2 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2019)
Projected traffic930 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 65 over Swan River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 65 over Swan River 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 Swan River carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 65 over Swan River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 65 over Swan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.