Mn 46 over Popple River
GoodItasca County, Minnesota · In Squaw Lake · Structure no. 31027
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 46 over Popple River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 46 over Popple River in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 46 over Popple River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 46 over Popple 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 46 over Popple River carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mn 46 over Popple River?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 46 over Popple River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.